2013 TOP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 294.9063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 266.1873.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7190 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 288.6780 to the December average rate of 268.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 294.9063 was down 3.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 305.8145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TOP to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 286.2065, compared to 273.4323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7743 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 18.2623 CRC (High: 287.6856 / Low: 269.4232). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1752 CRC (High: 291.2763 / Low: 287.1011).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 8.6398 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 288.6780) against the same month in 2012 (average: 291.5135), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8355 (-0.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 294.9063 | 284.8877 | 288.6780 |
| February | 291.2763 | 287.1011 | 289.3151 |
| March | 289.7255 | 283.9282 | 285.9867 |
| April | 289.3481 | 285.0620 | 286.9494 |
| May | 287.5718 | 282.7377 | 286.1231 |
| June | 287.6856 | 269.4232 | 280.1868 |
| July | 274.8805 | 268.5305 | 271.5470 |
| August | 275.0817 | 268.6765 | 271.3951 |
| September | 280.4995 | 266.1873 | 274.3633 |
| October | 281.9438 | 275.7724 | 278.7321 |
| November | 282.6433 | 267.8020 | 276.2457 |
| December | 272.4887 | 267.3470 | 268.3103 |