YEARLY HIGH
66.1728 CRC
YEARLY LOW
63.8079 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.5839 CRC

2013 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 66.1728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 63.8079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3649 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.5806 to the December average rate of 64.2789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 66.1728 was down 0.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 66.2248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,654,321 CRC
2012 Average 1,620,489 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,595,199 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,122.07 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

65.0758
64.2064
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 64.4802, compared to 64.6875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.6875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 2.1426 CRC (High: 66.1728 / Low: 64.0303). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3633 CRC (High: 64.5646 / Low: 64.2014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1426
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3482 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 64.5806) against the same month in 2012 (average: 65.3821), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8015 (-1.23%).

2013 Avg (January) 64.5806
2012 Avg (January) 65.3821

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1728 64.0303 64.5806
February 64.8789 64.3304 64.5137
March 64.6833 64.2776 64.4202
April 64.5646 64.2014 64.3763
May 64.6960 64.3240 64.4681
June 64.8220 64.3669 64.5225
July 64.9577 64.1510 64.5990
August 65.1452 64.2460 64.7892
September 65.5488 64.4317 65.0034
October 65.3073 64.3103 64.8273
November 65.1251 63.8079 64.6271
December 65.0102 64.0705 64.2789