YEARLY HIGH
3.4740 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.8929 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2545 CRC

2014 NGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 3.4740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.8929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5811 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1317 to the December average rate of 2.9454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.4740 was up 6.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.2728, 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 3,474,024 CRC
2013 Average 3,145,864 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,892,896 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581,128.28 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.4656
2.8981
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 3.2850, compared to 3.2239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.3349 CRC (High: 3.4059 / Low: 3.0710). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 CRC (High: 3.3396 / Low: 3.3162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3349
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3.4183) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2523 (+7.97%).

2014 Avg (May) 3.4183
2013 Avg (May) 3.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1540 3.0987 3.1317
February 3.1524 3.0678 3.1206
March 3.4059 3.0710 3.2709
April 3.4191 3.3039 3.3816
May 3.4740 3.3869 3.4183
June 3.4128 3.3428 3.3868
July 3.3396 3.3162 3.3269
August 3.3741 3.3195 3.3392
September 3.3402 3.2898 3.3149
October 3.2960 3.2629 3.2780
November 3.2694 3.0077 3.1392
December 2.9786 2.8929 2.9454