2013 BGN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

355.3040 CRC

YEARLY LOW

326.9517 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

340.0013 CRC

2013 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 355.3040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 326.9517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.3524 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.1821 to the December average rate of 348.8226, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 355.3040 was up 1.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 351.1738, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,776,520 CRC

2012 Average 1,651,517 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,634,758 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,761.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

352.2423

329.1604

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.7584, compared to 344.2442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4859 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.7584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 344.2442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 15.3835 CRC (High: 349.6002 / Low: 334.2167). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4350 CRC (High: 348.4752 / Low: 343.0402).

February Spread (Volatile) ±15.3835

November Spread (Stable) ±5.4350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 10.5510 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 350.3188) against the same month in 2012 (average: 331.3525), the exchange rate shifted by +18.9663 (+5.72%).

2013 Avg (October) 350.3188

2012 Avg (October) 331.3525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.1127	333.5737	340.1821
February	349.6002	334.2167	341.6349
March	333.7250	326.9517	331.0839
April	334.8003	327.2753	332.5614
May	336.0277	328.2088	331.8337
June	341.9241	331.8978	337.2541
July	341.7924	328.8250	334.9571
August	344.2040	338.2761	341.9262
September	348.3291	338.1101	344.0187
October	355.3040	345.9785	350.3188
November	348.4752	343.0402	345.4220
December	354.5077	345.2891	348.8226