2014 CRC to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 CRC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the CRC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 37.4804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 31.3929.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0875 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9087 to the December average rate of 37.1305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 37.4804 was down 2.23% compared to the 2013 peak of 38.3353, 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 2014.
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 33.5445, compared to 35.3370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7925 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 3.7938 STD (High: 35.1867 / Low: 31.3929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5496 STD (High: 32.9869 / Low: 32.4373).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1865 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 37.1305) against the same month in 2013 (average: 35.9648), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1657 (+3.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.2421 | 35.4216 | 35.9087 |
| February | 35.4749 | 34.7727 | 35.1217 |
| March | 35.1867 | 31.3929 | 32.9351 |
| April | 32.6931 | 32.0984 | 32.3729 |
| May | 32.6103 | 31.6921 | 32.2910 |
| June | 32.9869 | 32.4373 | 32.6374 |
| July | 33.9757 | 32.9804 | 33.4708 |
| August | 34.4517 | 33.7076 | 34.0019 |
| September | 35.8437 | 34.4134 | 35.1065 |
| October | 36.2227 | 35.5055 | 35.8171 |
| November | 36.7597 | 36.1431 | 36.4950 |
| December | 37.4804 | 36.6037 | 37.1305 |