YEARLY HIGH
104.2087 CRC
YEARLY LOW
76.9194 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.0268 CRC

2013 ARS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 104.2087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 76.9194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.2893 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.2340 to the December average rate of 78.7088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 104.2087 was down 12.33% compared to the 2012 peak of 118.8711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 521,043 CRC
2012 Average 553,877 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 384,597 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136,446.38 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

103.4865
76.4562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 97.6680, compared to 86.3856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.2823 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.6680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.3856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 4.4375 CRC (High: 81.3569 / Low: 76.9194). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4003 CRC (High: 97.7292 / Low: 96.3290).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.4375
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.6586 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 101.2340) against the same month in 2012 (average: 117.5270), the exchange rate shifted by -16.2930 (-13.86%).

2013 Avg (January) 101.2340
2012 Avg (January) 117.5270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 104.2087 100.3615 101.2340
February 100.8061 99.0890 99.9195
March 98.9784 97.5695 98.2485
April 97.7292 96.3290 97.0466
May 96.4980 94.7128 95.6032
June 94.6398 92.9792 93.9559
July 93.1590 91.3529 92.1676
August 91.5810 88.7810 90.0856
September 89.3610 86.7847 87.9646
October 86.9472 85.1748 86.0197
November 85.1015 80.8635 83.3674
December 81.3569 76.9194 78.7088