2013 PLN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |