YEARLY HIGH
871.4032 CRC
YEARLY LOW
790.7119 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
817.4890 CRC

2018 XDR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 871.4032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 790.7119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.6913 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 815.6796 to the December average rate of 832.6793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 871.4032 was up 4.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 830.0356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,357,016 CRC
2017 Average 3,925,130 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,953,560 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403,456.66 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

854.2089
788.6786
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 816.7961, compared to 818.1819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3858 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 816.7961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 818.1819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 39.9805 CRC (High: 871.4032 / Low: 831.4227). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0502 CRC (High: 829.3216 / Low: 822.2715).

November Spread (Volatile) ±39.9805
March Spread (Stable) ±7.0502

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 16.0688 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.0688

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 848.7481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 800.0491), the exchange rate shifted by +48.6990 (+6.09%).

2018 Avg (November) 848.7481
2017 Avg (November) 800.0491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 828.6576 804.8320 815.6796
February 833.2276 824.2042 829.7560
March 829.3216 822.2715 825.8582
April 825.4572 812.9229 820.9079
May 813.3083 797.9674 806.8048
June 807.0586 797.3179 801.7700
July 801.8865 793.1126 796.7917
August 802.3008 790.7119 794.1395
September 819.7939 802.3008 811.8802
October 842.6936 810.3446 824.8528
November 871.4032 831.4227 848.7481
December 843.7361 827.6722 832.6793