YEARLY HIGH
41.8453 CRC
YEARLY LOW
37.6229 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.2874 CRC

2013 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 41.8453. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 37.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2224 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.4266 to the December average rate of 38.3585, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 41.8453 was up 3.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 40.2903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,092,266 CRC
2012 Average 1,912,748 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,881,146 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,120.74 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

41.2279
38.0976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 39.8660, compared to 38.7088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.8660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 2.7069 CRC (High: 41.8453 / Low: 39.1385). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7207 CRC (High: 39.7436 / Low: 39.0230).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.7069
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 2.0333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 40.7401) against the same month in 2012 (average: 37.0306), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7096 (+10.02%).

2013 Avg (May) 40.7401
2012 Avg (May) 37.0306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.1082 39.1575 39.4266
February 39.7436 39.0230 39.3698
March 40.6435 39.1125 39.9854
April 41.4657 40.4635 40.9671
May 41.8453 39.1385 40.7401
June 39.4302 37.6229 38.7068
July 40.0770 38.3887 39.2823
August 39.9669 37.6621 38.9619
September 39.4539 37.8826 38.5887
October 39.1471 38.0162 38.6943
November 38.7784 37.8472 38.3669
December 38.6947 37.8123 38.3585