YEARLY HIGH
43.0334 CRC
YEARLY LOW
36.2499 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.3844 CRC

2014 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 43.0334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 36.2499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7835 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.9789 to the December average rate of 36.8627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 43.0334 was up 2.84% compared to the 2013 peak of 41.8453, 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 2,151,670 CRC
2013 Average 1,964,406 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,812,496 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339,174.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

43.3497
36.2730
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 40.7619, compared to 40.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7550 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7619
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 4.1888 CRC (High: 42.3505 / Low: 38.1618). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6648 CRC (High: 40.3961 / Low: 39.7313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1888
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6648

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.6808 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 42.7600) against the same month in 2013 (average: 40.7401), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0199 (+4.96%).

2014 Avg (May) 42.7600
2013 Avg (May) 40.7401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.5515 37.3104 37.9789
February 38.8103 37.9453 38.4752
March 42.3505 38.1618 40.8312
April 42.3641 41.6382 41.9832
May 43.0334 42.0641 42.7600
June 42.9865 41.9709 42.5430
July 41.9775 40.7891 41.5762
August 41.4677 40.7556 41.1618
September 41.6130 40.0223 40.8731
October 40.3961 39.7313 40.0242
November 40.1524 38.6086 39.5435
December 38.4104 36.2499 36.8627