2013 MXN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.8453 CRC

YEARLY LOW

37.6229 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

39.2874 CRC

2013 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 41.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 37.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2224 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4266 to the December average rate of 38.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 41.8453 was up 3.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.2903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,092,266 CRC

2012 Average 1,912,748 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,881,146 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,120.74 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

41.2279

38.0976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 39.8660, compared to 38.7088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.7069 CRC (High: 41.8453 / Low: 39.1385). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7207 CRC (High: 39.7436 / Low: 39.0230).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7069

February Spread (Stable) ±0.7207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 2.0333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 40.7401) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7096 (+10.02%).

2013 Avg (May) 40.7401

2012 Avg (May) 37.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	40.1082	39.1575	39.4266
February	39.7436	39.0230	39.3698
March	40.6435	39.1125	39.9854
April	41.4657	40.4635	40.9671
May	41.8453	39.1385	40.7401
June	39.4302	37.6229	38.7068
July	40.0770	38.3887	39.2823
August	39.9669	37.6621	38.9619
September	39.4539	37.8826	38.5887
October	39.1471	38.0162	38.6943
November	38.7784	37.8472	38.3669
December	38.6947	37.8123	38.3585