2013 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0606 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.9761 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0143 CRC

2013 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.0606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.9761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0146 to the December average rate of 1.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0606 was up 1.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,303 CRC

2012 Average 4,929 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,880 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0504

0.9824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.0017, compared to 1.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0017

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0478 CRC (High: 1.0430 / Low: 0.9953). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0174 CRC (High: 1.0262 / Low: 1.0088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0478

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.0447) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+5.72%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.0447

2012 Avg (October) 0.9882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0360	0.9959	1.0146
February	1.0430	0.9953	1.0192
March	0.9951	0.9761	0.9881
April	1.0005	0.9764	0.9922
May	1.0039	0.9795	0.9901
June	1.0206	0.9905	1.0061
July	1.0201	0.9798	0.9997
August	1.0262	1.0088	1.0198
September	1.0389	1.0078	1.0258
October	1.0606	1.0322	1.0447
November	1.0400	1.0225	1.0303
December	1.0568	1.0296	1.0406