YEARLY HIGH
65.8000 CRC
YEARLY LOW
56.8929 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.7263 CRC

2013 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 65.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 56.8929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9071 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.1601 to the December average rate of 57.2703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 65.8000 was down 7.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 71.2715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 329,000 CRC
2012 Average 329,538 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 284,465 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,535.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

63.7491
56.6814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 61.0422, compared to 58.4105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 61.0422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.4105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 4.3859 CRC (High: 62.0438 / Low: 57.6579). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8151 CRC (High: 62.8676 / Low: 62.0525).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3859
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.1018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 63.1601) against the same month in 2012 (average: 68.1046), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9445 (-7.26%).

2013 Avg (January) 63.1601
2012 Avg (January) 68.1046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.8000 61.9627 63.1601
February 62.8676 62.0525 62.4561
March 61.3920 60.3880 60.8415
April 62.0512 60.5439 61.2013
May 62.0438 57.6579 60.3479
June 58.9974 57.4799 58.2461
July 59.6056 57.3162 58.4486
August 59.3916 57.3717 58.4654
September 60.0445 58.0514 58.9383
October 59.9479 58.7519 59.2991
November 58.6996 57.3541 58.0411
December 57.7711 56.8929 57.2703