2013 LBP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3407 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3286 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3323 CRC

2013 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.3286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0121 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3327 to the December average rate of 0.3311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3407 was down 0.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,704 CRC

2012 Average 1,670 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,643 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3338

0.3309

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3321, compared to 0.3324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3321

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0110 CRC (High: 0.3407 / Low: 0.3297). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CRC (High: 0.3329 / Low: 0.3311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3327) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0043 (-1.27%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3327

2012 Avg (January) 0.3369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3407	0.3297	0.3327
February	0.3352	0.3316	0.3324
March	0.3329	0.3310	0.3320
April	0.3334	0.3311	0.3320
May	0.3329	0.3311	0.3323
June	0.3323	0.3305	0.3314
July	0.3336	0.3304	0.3316
August	0.3341	0.3300	0.3327
September	0.3366	0.3306	0.3336
October	0.3352	0.3303	0.3329
November	0.3348	0.3286	0.3325
December	0.3339	0.3300	0.3311