YEARLY HIGH
0.3724 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3312 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3555 CRC

2014 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.3724. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.3312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0412 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3332 to the December average rate of 0.3544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3724 was up 9.29% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3407, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,862 CRC
2013 Average 1,661 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,656 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3690
0.3300
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3543, compared to 0.3566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0355 CRC (High: 0.3724 / Low: 0.3369). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 CRC (High: 0.3648 / Low: 0.3624).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.3580) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0260 (+7.84%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.3580
2013 Avg (March) 0.3320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3392 0.3312 0.3332
February 0.3421 0.3371 0.3400
March 0.3724 0.3369 0.3580
April 0.3648 0.3624 0.3636
May 0.3664 0.3635 0.3655
June 0.3687 0.3605 0.3657
July 0.3602 0.3556 0.3570
August 0.3593 0.3569 0.3581
September 0.3604 0.3563 0.3574
October 0.3577 0.3550 0.3568
November 0.3581 0.3542 0.3560
December 0.3571 0.3528 0.3544