YEARLY HIGH
81.2009 CRC
YEARLY LOW
72.2734 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.6723 CRC

2014 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 81.2009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 72.2734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9275 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5374 to the December average rate of 77.5718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 81.2009 was up 10.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 73.6348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 406,005 CRC
2013 Average 360,632 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 361,367 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,637.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

80.7427
71.7915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 77.2968, compared to 78.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.2968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 7.8037 CRC (High: 81.2009 / Low: 73.3972). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3318 CRC (High: 78.2818 / Low: 77.9500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.8037
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3318

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 77.9564) against the same month in 2013 (average: 71.5159), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4405 (+9.01%).

2014 Avg (March) 77.9564
2013 Avg (March) 71.5159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.7163 72.2734 72.5374
February 74.5705 73.3281 74.0071
March 81.2009 73.3972 77.9564
April 79.7095 78.7189 79.3429
May 80.2049 79.5288 79.9968
June 80.5369 78.8374 79.9400
July 78.6773 77.8288 78.1141
August 78.6089 78.1311 78.2986
September 78.4546 78.0170 78.2187
October 78.2818 77.9500 78.1208
November 78.3084 77.7013 77.9633
December 78.1572 77.2583 77.5718