2018 VUV to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 VUV to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the VUV to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 5.6416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 5.1855.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4561 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3898 to the December average rate of 5.4002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.6416 was up 0.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 VUV based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
VUV to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.3502, compared to 5.3385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2410 CRC (High: 5.6416 / Low: 5.4005). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 CRC (High: 5.2733 / Low: 5.2187).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1086 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.5088) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.3363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1725 (+3.23%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5297 | 5.3101 | 5.3898 |
| February | 5.5320 | 5.3584 | 5.4427 |
| March | 5.4444 | 5.3264 | 5.3923 |
| April | 5.4043 | 5.2991 | 5.3478 |
| May | 5.2918 | 5.1935 | 5.2554 |
| June | 5.3245 | 5.1903 | 5.2733 |
| July | 5.2667 | 5.1855 | 5.2258 |
| August | 5.2733 | 5.2187 | 5.2322 |
| September | 5.3910 | 5.2733 | 5.3380 |
| October | 5.4457 | 5.2433 | 5.3262 |
| November | 5.6416 | 5.4005 | 5.5088 |
| December | 5.4682 | 5.3744 | 5.4002 |