YEARLY HIGH
398.1283 CRC
YEARLY LOW
334.0097 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
364.4930 CRC

2014 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 398.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 334.0097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.1186 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 349.0645 to the December average rate of 337.2628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 398.1283 was up 11.97% compared to the 2013 peak of 355.5753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,990,641 CRC
2013 Average 1,700,057 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,670,048 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,592.98 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

393.0770
332.1888
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 374.2489, compared to 354.7372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 19.5117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 374.2489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 354.7372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 41.6114 CRC (High: 398.1283 / Low: 356.5168). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1210 CRC (High: 352.2875 / Low: 346.1665).

March Spread (Volatile) ±41.6114
January Spread (Stable) ±6.1210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.9566 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 380.7473) against the same month in 2013 (average: 331.1292), the exchange rate shifted by +49.6181 (+14.98%).

2014 Avg (March) 380.7473
2013 Avg (March) 331.1292

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 352.2875 346.1665 349.0645
February 360.6817 352.5973 356.8082
March 398.1283 356.5168 380.7473
April 390.0901 383.1640 387.0133
May 393.6390 384.2728 388.0030
June 386.2035 380.0821 383.8571
July 379.8538 368.4317 373.6792
August 371.7701 363.0149 368.2554
September 364.0612 348.6245 356.2988
October 352.6388 345.6624 349.6084
November 346.1509 339.7335 343.3183
December 342.0598 334.0097 337.2628