YEARLY HIGH
566.1798 CRC
YEARLY LOW
513.7909 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
540.7576 CRC

2013 CHF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CHF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 566.1798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 513.7909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.3889 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 541.9046 to the December average rate of 557.6184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 566.1798 was down 1.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 571.8721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,830,899 CRC
2012 Average 2,682,578 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,568,955 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,944.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

561.0324
520.0646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 534.4295, compared to 547.0856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.6561 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 534.4295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 547.0856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 26.4490 CRC (High: 560.0690 / Low: 533.6199). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2250 CRC (High: 531.8379 / Low: 525.6129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±26.4490
March Spread (Stable) ±6.2250

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 15.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 557.6184) against the same month in 2012 (average: 544.0309), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5875 (+2.50%).

2013 Avg (December) 557.6184
2012 Avg (December) 544.0309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 560.0690 533.6199 541.9046
February 552.2426 534.9837 543.5390
March 531.8379 525.6129 528.5195
April 539.2551 526.3912 533.7435
May 538.7040 513.7909 523.4786
June 543.5806 522.1082 535.3921
July 542.7574 517.8016 530.4388
August 546.6973 534.5499 542.8354
September 555.9420 534.9036 545.9995
October 564.6395 548.0978 556.5724
November 555.0786 544.3007 549.0493
December 566.1798 549.1009 557.6184