YEARLY HIGH
167.3116 CRC
YEARLY LOW
148.9411 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
158.6503 CRC

2013 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 167.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 148.9411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.3705 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.0902 to the December average rate of 163.7008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 167.3116 was up 1.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 165.4449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,346,233 CRC
2012 Average 3,093,605 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,978,823 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367,409.73 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

164.7834
152.4978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 157.3793, compared to 159.9212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.3793
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.9212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 9.1649 CRC (High: 158.1060 / Low: 148.9411). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0303 CRC (High: 163.0593 / Low: 160.0289).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.1649
November Spread (Stable) ±3.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.3660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 163.7008) against the same month in 2012 (average: 160.5591), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1417 (+1.96%).

2013 Avg (December) 163.7008
2012 Avg (December) 160.5591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 166.3477 159.1515 161.0902
February 164.1456 157.1325 160.3187
March 157.8442 153.1234 155.9527
April 159.5731 152.8628 157.3690
May 158.9920 152.3014 155.5538
June 157.9384 150.5965 153.9913
July 158.1060 148.9411 153.5216
August 160.4577 155.6713 158.2427
September 161.5282 154.4919 159.0078
October 166.3807 161.1643 163.7596
November 163.0593 160.0289 161.2949
December 167.3116 160.8399 163.7008