YEARLY HIGH
60.4483 CRC
YEARLY LOW
47.7011 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1179 CRC

2013 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 60.4483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 47.7011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7471 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.1309 to the December average rate of 48.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 60.4483 was down 11.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 68.2236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302,241 CRC
2012 Average 306,943 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 238,506 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,735.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

58.0354
47.1811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 54.4146, compared to 49.8211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5934 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 6.1192 CRC (High: 55.9442 / Low: 49.8251). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8619 CRC (High: 56.7494 / Low: 55.8875).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.1192
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7377 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7377

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 57.1309) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.3487), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2177 (-9.82%).

2013 Avg (January) 57.1309
2012 Avg (January) 63.3487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4483 55.3338 57.1309
February 56.7494 55.8875 56.2805
March 55.3437 53.7101 54.4475
April 56.2098 54.0467 54.9104
May 55.9442 49.8251 53.7280
June 50.9080 49.1252 49.9903
July 51.7318 49.1549 50.5280
August 51.3825 48.4078 49.9531
September 51.7544 49.1782 50.4725
October 51.5661 49.8238 50.7584
November 49.8002 48.5234 49.1293
December 48.9323 47.7011 48.0856