2013 GMD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |