2013 AFN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 9.9671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 8.5230.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4441 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7438 to the December average rate of 8.7390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.9671 was down 11.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.2370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
AFN 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 9.4416, compared to 8.8827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5589 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.5471 CRC (High: 9.0770 / Low: 8.5298). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1708 CRC (High: 9.4559 / Low: 9.2851).
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2515 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 9.7438) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.0036), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2598 (-11.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.9671 | 9.6668 | 9.7438 |
| February | 9.8062 | 9.5522 | 9.6698 |
| March | 9.5489 | 9.3184 | 9.4182 |
| April | 9.4559 | 9.2851 | 9.3508 |
| May | 9.4595 | 9.2284 | 9.3217 |
| June | 9.2375 | 9.0197 | 9.1451 |
| July | 9.0797 | 8.8390 | 8.9487 |
| August | 9.0520 | 8.8749 | 8.9792 |
| September | 9.0789 | 8.8733 | 8.9815 |
| October | 8.9979 | 8.8141 | 8.8938 |
| November | 8.8827 | 8.5230 | 8.7540 |
| December | 9.0770 | 8.5298 | 8.7390 |