YEARLY HIGH
60.4250 CRC
YEARLY LOW
47.6642 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1118 CRC

2013 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 60.4250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 47.6642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7608 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.1146 to the December average rate of 48.0626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 60.4250 was down 11.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 68.2149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 302,125 CRC
2012 Average 306,901 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 238,321 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,803.84 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

58.0198
47.1573
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 54.4044, compared to 49.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 6.0911 CRC (High: 55.9145 / Low: 49.8235). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8672 CRC (High: 56.7586 / Low: 55.8914).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0911
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8672

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 3.7478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 57.1146) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.3683), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2537 (-9.87%).

2013 Avg (January) 57.1146
2012 Avg (January) 63.3683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.4250 55.3404 57.1146
February 56.7586 55.8914 56.2702
March 55.3338 53.7134 54.4219
April 56.1963 54.0591 54.9033
May 55.9145 49.8235 53.7321
June 50.9046 49.0985 49.9843
July 51.6887 49.1717 50.5209
August 51.3380 48.4011 49.9637
September 51.7712 49.1992 50.4816
October 51.5591 49.8428 50.7525
November 49.8185 48.4974 49.1346
December 48.9234 47.6642 48.0626