YEARLY HIGH
231.1441 CRC
YEARLY LOW
208.4604 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
213.3861 CRC

2018 XCD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 231.1441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 208.4604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.6837 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.8722 to the December average rate of 221.4745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 231.1441 was up 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 219.4979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,155,720 CRC
2017 Average 1,046,963 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,042,302 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,418.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

227.4265
207.7738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 210.0519, compared to 216.7202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.6682 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.0519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 216.7202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 10.2795 CRC (High: 224.5412 / Low: 214.2616). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7493 CRC (High: 209.7686 / Low: 209.0193).

October Spread (Volatile) ±10.2795
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7493

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.3142 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 225.7887) against the same month in 2017 (average: 210.2301), the exchange rate shifted by +15.5587 (+7.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 225.7887
2017 Avg (November) 210.2301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.7477 208.4604 209.8722
February 212.1533 209.9610 211.3543
March 210.9336 209.5428 210.3703
April 209.8999 208.7546 209.4915
May 209.7686 209.0193 209.4115
June 210.4310 209.1395 209.8119
July 210.4565 209.6596 209.8834
August 211.7091 209.5169 210.0566
September 216.4343 211.7091 214.3047
October 224.5412 214.2616 218.8132
November 231.1441 221.4534 225.7887
December 223.7703 220.6213 221.4745