YEARLY HIGH
6.5558 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.2419 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4143 CRC

2013 BDT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BDT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 6.5558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 6.2419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3139 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2847 to the December average rate of 6.4179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.5558 was up 2.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.4081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,779 CRC
2012 Average 30,698 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 31,210 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,569.32 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.5146
6.2638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 6.3720, compared to 6.4565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3720
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1645 CRC (High: 6.4064 / Low: 6.2419). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0424 CRC (High: 6.4553 / Low: 6.4129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1645
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 6.4937) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.1081), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3856 (+6.31%).

2013 Avg (September) 6.4937
2012 Avg (September) 6.1081

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4064 6.2419 6.2847
February 6.3838 6.3139 6.3433
March 6.4026 6.3039 6.3573
April 6.4348 6.3820 6.4018
May 6.4425 6.3985 6.4159
June 6.4553 6.4129 6.4292
July 6.4690 6.4145 6.4388
August 6.5006 6.4095 6.4628
September 6.5558 6.4273 6.4937
October 6.5146 6.4237 6.4744
November 6.4911 6.3703 6.4516
December 6.4665 6.4009 6.4179