2013 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

200.6974 CRC

YEARLY LOW

176.5325 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

185.6356 CRC

2013 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 200.6974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 176.5325.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1649 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 196.3382 to the December average rate of 178.8846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 200.6974 was up 0.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 200.2140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,003,487 CRC

2012 Average 953,096 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 882,662 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,824.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

198.0836

177.1392

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 191.1393, compared to 180.1318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 191.1393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 180.1318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.7606 CRC (High: 192.3809 / Low: 184.6203). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6031 CRC (High: 181.2731 / Low: 179.6700).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.7606

July Spread (Stable) ±1.6031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 7.3150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 196.3382) against the same month in 2012 (average: 188.4316), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9066 (+4.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 196.3382

2012 Avg (January) 188.4316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	200.6974	194.8668	196.3382
February	194.8955	192.8972	193.8987
March	193.3126	191.5316	192.6396
April	193.9752	189.1305	192.4884
May	192.3809	184.6203	189.3930
June	184.3498	179.3329	182.0780
July	181.2731	179.6700	180.4046
August	180.2902	178.1590	179.4090
September	183.4897	179.2782	181.3925
October	182.8262	180.0893	181.5042
November	181.8951	176.5325	179.1961
December	180.0206	177.6728	178.8846