2013 EGP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

80.4894 CRC

YEARLY LOW

70.9807 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.9066 CRC

2013 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 80.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 70.9807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5087 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.4316 to the December average rate of 72.2255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 80.4894 was down 5.46% compared to the 2012 peak of 85.1388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 402,447 CRC

2012 Average 414,207 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 354,904 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,543.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

76.9249

71.0057

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 73.4314, compared to 72.3818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.4314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.3818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 5.8046 CRC (High: 80.4894 / Low: 74.6848). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4073 CRC (High: 71.6964 / Low: 71.2891).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.8046

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.0264 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 76.4316) against the same month in 2012 (average: 84.0619), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6302 (-9.08%).

2013 Avg (January) 76.4316

2012 Avg (January) 84.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	80.4894	74.6848	76.4316
February	74.9473	74.1440	74.4053
March	74.1181	73.3159	73.7275
April	73.5193	72.0607	72.6554
May	72.1964	71.5691	71.8345
June	71.6964	71.2891	71.5344
July	71.9984	70.9807	71.4989
August	72.3221	71.2719	71.8990
September	73.6929	72.3915	72.9902
October	73.5106	72.3480	72.9429
November	73.2166	71.8564	72.7343
December	72.7106	71.8360	72.2255