YEARLY HIGH
2.8803 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.7810 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8220 CRC

2013 DJF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the DJF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 2.8803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 2.7810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0992 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8222 to the December average rate of 2.7985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8803 was up 0.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,401 CRC
2012 Average 14,101 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 13,905 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 496.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8412
2.7946
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 2.8199, compared to 2.8240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0809 CRC (High: 2.8803 / Low: 2.7993). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 CRC (High: 2.8277 / Low: 2.8142).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0809
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 2.8222) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8464), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0242 (-0.85%).

2013 Avg (January) 2.8222
2012 Avg (January) 2.8464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8803 2.7993 2.8222
February 2.8292 2.8127 2.8195
March 2.8255 2.8105 2.8184
April 2.8293 2.8130 2.8197
May 2.8277 2.8142 2.8197
June 2.8320 2.8096 2.8199
July 2.8400 2.8091 2.8205
August 2.8474 2.8045 2.8297
September 2.8642 2.8128 2.8373
October 2.8582 2.8146 2.8354
November 2.8449 2.7810 2.8228
December 2.8258 2.7833 2.7985