YEARLY HIGH
223.9452 CRC
YEARLY LOW
210.9684 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.6303 CRC

2013 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 223.9452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 210.9684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9768 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 219.0976 to the December average rate of 214.5037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 223.9452 was down 2.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 229.1624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,119,726 CRC
2012 Average 1,088,046 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,054,842 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,884.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

220.5019
212.4132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 218.0664, compared to 215.1941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.0664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 215.1941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 9.0842 CRC (High: 220.0525 / Low: 210.9684). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6230 CRC (High: 216.2323 / Low: 213.6093).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.0842
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6230

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3127 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 219.0976) against the same month in 2012 (average: 213.1834), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9142 (+2.77%).

2013 Avg (January) 219.0976
2012 Avg (January) 213.1834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 223.9452 216.7124 219.0976
February 221.3145 216.9698 219.8279
March 219.4015 216.2347 217.5152
April 221.8985 217.0864 219.0023
May 219.3483 215.2513 217.3764
June 217.4581 213.6252 215.5791
July 215.2386 211.2505 213.5230
August 215.4075 211.8402 213.0873
September 217.8921 213.9953 215.9250
October 219.8635 215.8540 217.7839
November 220.0525 210.9684 216.3419
December 216.2323 213.6093 214.5037