2013 CRC to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 CRC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the CRC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 38.3353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 35.2822.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0531 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.8813 to the December average rate of 35.9648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 38.3353 was down 5.31% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.4866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
CRC to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 37.3355, compared to 36.4260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9095 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 1.7163 STD (High: 37.5655 / Low: 35.8493). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8952 STD (High: 36.1774 / Low: 35.2822).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.9026 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 37.8293) against the same month in 2012 (average: 36.5584), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2708 (+3.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4471 | 36.0944 | 36.8813 |
| February | 37.5655 | 35.8493 | 36.6826 |
| March | 38.3353 | 37.3908 | 37.8293 |
| April | 38.2744 | 37.3552 | 37.7287 |
| May | 38.1444 | 36.9643 | 37.6852 |
| June | 38.0859 | 36.5069 | 37.2062 |
| July | 38.2467 | 36.6462 | 37.4744 |
| August | 37.0581 | 35.5330 | 36.5718 |
| September | 37.0178 | 35.9237 | 36.4468 |
| October | 36.1774 | 35.2822 | 35.7863 |
| November | 36.6925 | 35.7962 | 36.3119 |
| December | 36.4016 | 35.3304 | 35.9648 |