2018 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.4345 CRC

YEARLY LOW

37.4275 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

43.7942 CRC

2018 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 49.4345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 37.4275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0069 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5408 to the December average rate of 41.8982, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.4345 was up 6.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 46.2349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,471,723 CRC

2017 Average 2,128,567 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,871,377 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 600,346.15 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.2336

38.4292

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 46.2501, compared to 41.3383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.3383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 4.2696 CRC (High: 45.2363 / Low: 40.9667). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5439 CRC (High: 48.6691 / Low: 47.1252).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.2696

March Spread (Stable) ±1.5439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4870 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 48.3333) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.2359), the exchange rate shifted by +6.0974 (+14.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 48.3333

2017 Avg (February) 42.2359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.9732	45.5197	46.5408
February	49.4345	47.1539	48.3333
March	48.6691	47.1252	48.0037
April	47.9152	45.4297	46.7883
May	46.2868	44.2309	45.1608
June	45.2363	40.9667	42.6737
July	43.2753	40.9694	42.3783
August	42.9034	38.7714	40.4411
September	41.0444	37.4275	39.3296
October	41.8833	39.2395	40.6688
November	44.8638	42.1360	43.3140
December	43.7764	40.8975	41.8982