YEARLY HIGH
653.3636 CRC
YEARLY LOW
630.8567 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
638.5809 CRC

2013 AZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 653.3636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 630.8567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5069 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 637.9071 to the December average rate of 635.5491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 653.3636 was down 0.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 653.3832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,266,818 CRC
2012 Average 3,200,533 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,154,283 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,534.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

643.4194
634.8336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 637.5440, compared to 639.6179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 637.5440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 639.6179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 21.0027 CRC (High: 653.3636 / Low: 632.3609). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1800 CRC (High: 639.5047 / Low: 636.3247).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.0027
May Spread (Stable) ±3.1800

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 3.3725 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 637.9071) against the same month in 2012 (average: 645.6855), the exchange rate shifted by -7.7783 (-1.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 637.9071
2012 Avg (January) 645.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 653.3636 632.3609 637.9071
February 641.1413 635.8582 637.6349
March 639.7235 635.1460 636.9114
April 638.8988 635.1005 636.9811
May 639.5047 636.3247 637.6578
June 640.9820 636.8156 638.1716
July 642.4023 634.3896 638.7951
August 644.2268 635.2393 640.7384
September 648.2567 637.0217 642.7040
October 645.8163 635.7946 640.9991
November 643.7749 630.8567 638.9216
December 642.7668 633.5601 635.5491