YEARLY HIGH
22.3746 CRC
YEARLY LOW
19.5954 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2162 CRC

2018 UAH to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 22.3746. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 19.5954.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7791 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9162 to the December average rate of 21.5748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.3746 was down 1.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.7977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UAH based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 111,873 CRC
2017 Average 106,459 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 97,977 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,895.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.0468
19.7225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.2401, compared to 21.1924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.2214 CRC (High: 22.3746 / Low: 21.1531). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2138 CRC (High: 21.7053 / Low: 21.4915).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.2214
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8729 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 21.8531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.2936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5596 (+2.63%).

2018 Avg (November) 21.8531
2017 Avg (November) 21.2936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4481 19.5954 19.9162
February 21.3674 20.3849 21.0422
March 21.9745 21.1501 21.6159
April 21.8742 21.3811 21.6399
May 21.7053 21.4915 21.6146
June 21.7932 21.4019 21.6118
July 21.6552 21.1118 21.5041
August 21.0489 20.1782 20.6311
September 20.7339 20.1889 20.5409
October 21.5442 20.5191 21.0502
November 22.3746 21.1531 21.8531
December 21.8832 21.2313 21.5748