2013 MYR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

168.8638 CRC

YEARLY LOW

150.6223 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

159.1591 CRC

2013 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 168.8638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 150.6223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2415 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.8585 to the December average rate of 153.2279, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 168.8638 was down 1.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 170.8256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,377,275 CRC

2012 Average 3,257,984 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,012,446 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364,829.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

166.9647

151.9791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 162.7081, compared to 155.6100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.0982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 162.7081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.6100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 8.2258 CRC (High: 159.2794 / Low: 151.0536). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0971 CRC (High: 162.6946 / Low: 160.5974).

September Spread (Volatile) ±8.2258

February Spread (Stable) ±2.0971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 6.3060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 165.7159) against the same month in 2012 (average: 162.5619), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1541 (+1.94%).

2013 Avg (May) 165.7159

2012 Avg (May) 162.5619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	168.6762	161.5500	164.8585
February	162.6946	160.5974	161.4870
March	161.9414	159.4658	160.8034
April	165.0765	161.5299	163.9741
May	168.8638	161.9506	165.7159
June	162.0935	155.7497	159.4099
July	158.2991	155.0812	156.9942
August	155.4901	150.6223	153.3744
September	159.2794	151.0536	154.9961
October	160.2694	155.4393	158.3739
November	159.0371	153.2526	156.6935
December	155.2518	150.7792	153.2279