YEARLY HIGH
0.4822 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.4320 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4578 CRC

2013 KRW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KRW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.4822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.4320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0502 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4700 to the December average rate of 0.4718, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4822 was up 0.47% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,410,795 CRC
2012 Average 2,233,103 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,159,920 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,875.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4748
0.4380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.4532, compared to 0.4624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0228 CRC (High: 0.4822 / Low: 0.4594). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 CRC (High: 0.4635 / Low: 0.4552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4700) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4443), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0257 (+5.79%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4700
2012 Avg (January) 0.4443

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4822 0.4594 0.4700
February 0.4635 0.4552 0.4600
March 0.4606 0.4461 0.4530
April 0.4517 0.4389 0.4455
May 0.4614 0.4422 0.4499
June 0.4475 0.4320 0.4411
July 0.4533 0.4369 0.4449
August 0.4552 0.4455 0.4502
September 0.4692 0.4560 0.4648
October 0.4753 0.4663 0.4712
November 0.4751 0.4661 0.4715
December 0.4782 0.4681 0.4718