2013 VEF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

119.4462 CRC

YEARLY LOW

78.6280 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

88.1662 CRC

2013 VEF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 119.4462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 78.6280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.8182 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.5835 to the December average rate of 79.2081, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 119.4462 was down 0.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 119.6341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 597,231 CRC

2012 Average 585,527 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 393,140 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 204,090.81 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

120.3210

75.4706

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 96.6109, compared to 79.7215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 16.8894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.6109

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.7215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 37.4374 CRC (High: 116.8376 / Low: 79.4001). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4561 CRC (High: 79.7955 / Low: 79.3393).

March Spread (Volatile) ±37.4374

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 28.6197 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 116.5835) against the same month in 2012 (average: 118.1921), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6087 (-1.36%).

2013 Avg (January) 116.5835

2012 Avg (January) 118.1921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.4462	115.5778	116.5835
February	117.1524	116.1915	116.5040
March	116.8376	79.4001	108.0478
April	79.6601	79.2025	79.4280
May	79.7955	79.3393	79.5255
June	79.9042	79.4094	79.5767
July	80.0960	79.0968	79.6363
August	80.3023	79.1861	79.8563
September	80.8151	79.4017	80.1240
October	80.4614	79.2295	79.8787
November	80.2287	78.6280	79.6254
December	80.1686	78.9501	79.2081