YEARLY HIGH
15.6927 CRC
YEARLY LOW
13.0493 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8335 CRC

2013 GMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.6927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 13.0493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6434 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9835 to the December average rate of 13.1419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 15.6927 was down 11.00% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.6326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,463 CRC
2012 Average 80,981 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 65,247 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,216.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

15.6816
12.9110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 14.8219, compared to 14.8450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 2.3857 CRC (High: 15.4793 / Low: 13.0936). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2378 CRC (High: 13.2871 / Low: 13.0493).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3857
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2378

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4348 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 14.9835) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.1241), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1406 (-12.50%).

2013 Avg (January) 14.9835
2012 Avg (January) 17.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6927 14.6369 14.9835
February 15.2166 14.7353 14.9967
March 15.1518 14.7807 15.0176
April 15.1958 14.9058 15.0923
May 15.1989 14.2053 14.9668
June 14.7681 13.6681 13.8747
July 15.4616 13.9688 15.2316
August 15.4553 14.3063 15.2884
September 15.6214 15.2137 15.4507
October 15.5088 15.1976 15.3805
November 15.4793 13.0936 14.5767
December 13.2871 13.0493 13.1419