YEARLY HIGH
12.5383 CRC
YEARLY LOW
11.1691 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.8131 CRC

2013 PHP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PHP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.5383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 11.1691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3692 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2957 to the December average rate of 11.2797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 12.5383 was up 0.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 12.4514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,134,566 CRC
2012 Average 2,978,506 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,792,272 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,294.26 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

12.4001
11.1778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 12.1303, compared to 11.4960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.5058 CRC (High: 11.9212 / Low: 11.4154). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1044 CRC (High: 12.3544 / Low: 12.2500).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5058
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1044

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 0.4481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 12.2957) against the same month in 2012 (average: 11.6533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6424 (+5.51%).

2013 Avg (January) 12.2957
2012 Avg (January) 11.6533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5383 12.1986 12.2957
February 12.3544 12.2500 12.2982
March 12.3341 12.1857 12.2694
April 12.2317 12.0630 12.1365
May 12.3032 11.8137 12.1149
June 11.9212 11.4154 11.6668
July 11.6517 11.4603 11.5597
August 11.5764 11.2552 11.4516
September 11.7083 11.3120 11.5248
October 11.7723 11.5518 11.6558
November 11.6791 11.3131 11.5046
December 11.4201 11.1691 11.2797