2018 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0888 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.9813 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0382 CRC

2018 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 1.0888. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.9813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1075 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0550 to the December average rate of 1.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0888 was up 2.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0646, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,444 CRC

2017 Average 4,876 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,907 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 537.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0828

0.9912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.0480, compared to 1.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0561 CRC (High: 1.0888 / Low: 1.0327). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 CRC (High: 1.0166 / Low: 1.0062).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0561

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0574) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+3.95%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0574

2017 Avg (November) 1.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0789	1.0307	1.0550
February	1.0868	1.0595	1.0751
March	1.0790	1.0595	1.0691
April	1.0692	1.0431	1.0595
May	1.0363	0.9948	1.0200
June	1.0208	1.0000	1.0095
July	1.0166	1.0062	1.0112
August	1.0164	0.9813	0.9988
September	1.0396	1.0117	1.0287
October	1.0493	1.0198	1.0357
November	1.0888	1.0327	1.0574
December	1.0594	1.0284	1.0382