2013 LKR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 4.0248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 3.7699.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2550 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9475 to the December average rate of 3.8101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.0248 was down 10.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.5117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
LKR 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 3.9456, compared to 3.8163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1293 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1308 CRC (High: 3.9643 / Low: 3.8335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0363 CRC (High: 3.9848 / Low: 3.9486).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0908 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.9475) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.4579), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5104 (-11.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0248 | 3.9246 | 3.9475 |
| February | 3.9880 | 3.9166 | 3.9475 |
| March | 3.9643 | 3.9165 | 3.9425 |
| April | 3.9921 | 3.9253 | 3.9648 |
| May | 3.9848 | 3.9486 | 3.9615 |
| June | 3.9643 | 3.8335 | 3.9096 |
| July | 3.8479 | 3.7959 | 3.8188 |
| August | 3.8303 | 3.7699 | 3.8062 |
| September | 3.8253 | 3.7794 | 3.8061 |
| October | 3.8649 | 3.8098 | 3.8356 |
| November | 3.8496 | 3.7703 | 3.8208 |
| December | 3.8580 | 3.7991 | 3.8101 |