2013 BRL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

257.8101 CRC

YEARLY LOW

205.8756 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

233.1279 CRC

2013 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 257.8101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 205.8756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.9345 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 246.3244 to the December average rate of 212.3816, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 257.8101 was down 14.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 300.1093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,445,252 CRC

2012 Average 6,463,130 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 5,146,890 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298,362.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

257.5848

208.2722

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 246.3388, compared to 219.9170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.4218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.3388

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 219.9170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 16.0397 CRC (High: 228.2552 / Low: 212.2155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4980 CRC (High: 255.2383 / Low: 251.7403).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.0397

February Spread (Stable) ±3.4980

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 15.6175 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 251.7363) against the same month in 2012 (average: 283.7363), the exchange rate shifted by -32.0000 (-11.28%).

2013 Avg (March) 251.7363

2012 Avg (March) 283.7363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	251.8290	244.0392	246.3244
February	255.2383	251.7403	253.4754
March	257.8101	247.1573	251.7363
April	253.7192	246.6068	249.9931
May	249.9884	235.0455	246.0606
June	234.9148	222.6179	230.4432
July	224.9332	219.6473	222.6775
August	221.7828	205.8756	214.7686
September	228.2552	212.2155	222.0434
October	232.4049	226.1981	229.4939
November	224.7213	212.8690	218.1372
December	215.6118	208.2916	212.3816