2013 RUB to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9549 CRC

YEARLY LOW

14.9285 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.7438 CRC

2013 RUB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 16.9549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 14.9285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0264 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5643 to the December average rate of 15.1682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.9549 was down 3.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84,775 CRC

2012 Average 81,041 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 74,643 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,131.91 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.7156

15.0275

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 16.1276, compared to 15.3600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.7558 CRC (High: 15.8373 / Low: 15.0815). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2349 CRC (High: 16.3153 / Low: 16.0805).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7558

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2349

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 0.4836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 16.5643) against the same month in 2012 (average: 16.1919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3724 (+2.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 16.5643

2012 Avg (January) 16.1919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.9549	16.3960	16.5643
February	16.7862	16.3295	16.5749
March	16.3153	16.0805	16.2212
April	16.1916	15.7692	15.9408
May	16.1220	15.7175	15.9741
June	15.7845	15.2255	15.4906
July	15.5146	15.0314	15.2933
August	15.3273	15.0890	15.2265
September	15.8373	15.0815	15.4805
October	15.8773	15.4784	15.6761
November	15.5990	14.9285	15.3155
December	15.4716	14.9889	15.1682