2013 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

60.5086 CRC

YEARLY LOW

47.6419 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.1174 CRC

2013 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 60.5086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 47.6419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8667 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.0874 to the December average rate of 48.0968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 60.5086 was down 11.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 68.2004, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,025,430 CRC

2012 Average 3,069,241 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,382,094 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 643,336.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

57.9865

47.1977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 54.4121, compared to 49.8227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.4121

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 6.2977 CRC (High: 56.1777 / Low: 49.8801). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1998 CRC (High: 56.7932 / Low: 55.5934).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.2977

February Spread (Stable) ±1.1998

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7585 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7585

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 57.0874) against the same month in 2012 (average: 63.3851), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2977 (-9.94%).

2013 Avg (January) 57.0874

2012 Avg (January) 63.3851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	60.5086	55.2146	57.0874
February	56.7932	55.5934	56.3519
March	55.3023	53.6062	54.4220
April	56.1637	54.0407	54.9123
May	56.1777	49.8801	53.7288
June	50.7638	49.0879	49.9703
July	51.5504	49.1613	50.4963
August	51.3200	48.4524	49.9386
September	51.8641	49.2172	50.5013
October	51.5781	49.8354	50.7704
November	49.7575	48.5453	49.1327
December	49.0368	47.6419	48.0968