YEARLY HIGH
3.2728 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.0794 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1460 CRC

2013 NGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 3.2728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 3.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1935 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1936 to the December average rate of 3.1319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.2728 was down 0.07% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,272,841 CRC
2012 Average 3,167,473 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,079,363 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,478.23 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.2020
3.1018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.1629, compared to 3.1292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.1006 CRC (High: 3.2728 / Low: 3.1723). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0193 CRC (High: 3.1785 / Low: 3.1592).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1006
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0193

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 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.1936) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.1460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0476 (+1.51%).

2013 Avg (January) 3.1936
2012 Avg (January) 3.1460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2728 3.1723 3.1936
February 3.1908 3.1547 3.1778
March 3.1714 3.1421 3.1561
April 3.1834 3.1397 3.1589
May 3.1785 3.1592 3.1661
June 3.1611 3.0844 3.1249
July 3.1365 3.0898 3.1101
August 3.1496 3.0839 3.1220
September 3.1526 3.0794 3.1127
October 3.1749 3.1129 3.1428
November 3.1807 3.1179 3.1555
December 3.1499 3.1043 3.1319