YEARLY HIGH
11.8862 CRC
YEARLY LOW
10.2940 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3603 CRC

2011 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 11.8862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 10.2940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5922 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6880 to the December average rate of 10.7969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 11.8862 was down 2.62% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.2060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,431 CRC
2010 Average 58,044 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 51,470 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,960.92 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

11.8164
10.3595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 11.6004, compared to 11.1203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 1.3816 CRC (High: 11.8862 / Low: 10.5046). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0710 CRC (High: 11.5718 / Low: 11.5009).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3816
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9481 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 11.5117) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.4291), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0826 (+0.72%).

2011 Avg (September) 11.5117
2010 Avg (September) 11.4291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8597 11.5840 11.6880
February 11.6326 11.5346 11.5765
March 11.5914 11.5010 11.5608
April 11.6166 11.4748 11.5569
May 11.5718 11.5009 11.5389
June 11.7291 11.6030 11.6814
July 11.7167 11.6201 11.6733
August 11.7330 11.6248 11.6950
September 11.8862 10.5046 11.5117
October 10.7004 10.4810 10.5636
November 11.0812 10.2940 10.4809
December 11.0299 10.3288 10.7969