2013 SBD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.3601 CRC

YEARLY LOW

68.0373 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

70.0263 CRC

2013 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 72.3601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 68.0373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3228 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.5734 to the December average rate of 69.3074, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 72.3601 was down 1.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 73.1786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 361,801 CRC

2012 Average 352,560 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 340,186 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,614.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

70.8548

69.0501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 69.9149, compared to 70.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.9149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 3.0162 CRC (High: 72.3601 / Low: 69.3439). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6516 CRC (High: 70.0217 / Low: 69.3701).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.0162

June Spread (Stable) ±0.6516

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9259 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 70.5734) against the same month in 2012 (average: 69.1926), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3808 (+2.00%).

2013 Avg (January) 70.5734

2012 Avg (January) 69.1926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	72.3601	69.3439	70.5734
February	71.0899	69.4374	70.5663
March	70.8777	68.9399	70.1264
April	70.3719	68.7157	69.2004
May	69.9686	68.0373	69.3438
June	70.0217	69.3701	69.6794
July	70.9784	69.2688	70.3076
August	71.0791	69.7520	70.5341
September	71.5150	70.2450	70.7044
October	71.2538	69.1994	70.2299
November	70.3222	69.0052	69.7429
December	70.1289	68.9403	69.3074