YEARLY HIGH
53.7088 CRC
YEARLY LOW
45.1087 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.5301 CRC

2014 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 53.7088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 45.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6001 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.2049 to the December average rate of 46.6147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 53.7088 was down 11.11% compared to the 2013 peak of 60.4250, 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 268,544 CRC
2013 Average 260,442 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 225,544 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,000.56 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

53.7943
45.5150
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 49.9670, compared to 49.0932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.9670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.0932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 5.0732 CRC (High: 51.9560 / Low: 46.8828). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6386 CRC (High: 51.1029 / Low: 50.4642).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.0732
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9828 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 53.1043) against the same month in 2013 (average: 53.7321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6277 (-1.17%).

2014 Avg (May) 53.1043
2013 Avg (May) 53.7321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.6005 45.1087 46.2049
February 47.2933 45.5188 46.5620
March 51.9560 46.8828 50.1730
April 52.7968 51.3274 51.9787
May 53.7088 52.1984 53.1043
June 52.5471 51.3117 51.7790
July 51.2337 50.0958 50.6272
August 51.1029 50.4642 50.7281
September 50.7965 47.8707 49.2749
October 49.5972 47.6641 48.7167
November 49.3385 47.9211 48.5975
December 48.7023 45.7075 46.6147