YEARLY HIGH
77.0973 CRC
YEARLY LOW
68.8265 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.4285 CRC

2014 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 77.0973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 68.8265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2707 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.5119 to the December average rate of 70.8580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 77.0973 was up 6.55% compared to the 2013 peak of 72.3601, 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 385,486 CRC
2013 Average 350,120 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 344,133 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,353.62 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

76.8201
68.8475
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 73.5413, compared to 73.3156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.5413
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.3156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 7.3665 CRC (High: 77.0973 / Low: 69.7307). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6126 CRC (High: 75.9297 / Low: 75.3171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.3665
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5486 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 74.1469) against the same month in 2013 (average: 70.1264), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0205 (+5.73%).

2014 Avg (March) 74.1469
2013 Avg (March) 70.1264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.1184 68.8265 69.5119
February 70.7813 69.7956 70.3765
March 77.0973 69.7307 74.1469
April 75.7714 74.9082 75.3903
May 75.9297 75.3171 75.6664
June 77.0192 75.4334 76.1557
July 75.1768 74.1851 74.6071
August 75.0989 74.2901 74.8029
September 75.4808 73.0179 74.1155
October 73.4642 72.5227 73.1106
November 73.4176 71.7463 72.3995
December 71.9569 70.0655 70.8580