YEARLY HIGH
551.3955 CRC
YEARLY LOW
484.9262 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
520.8770 CRC

2012 AUD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 551.3955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 484.9262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.4693 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 527.9823 to the December average rate of 524.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 551.3955 was down 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 552.2759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,756,977 CRC
2011 Average 2,592,324 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,424,631 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332,346.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

551.0659
494.0782
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 522.3306, compared to 519.4235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 522.3306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 519.4235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 34.0526 CRC (High: 521.6991 / Low: 487.6464). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4327 CRC (High: 522.1903 / Low: 515.7576).

May Spread (Volatile) ±34.0526
November Spread (Stable) ±6.4327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 19.9315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.9315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 535.6290) against the same month in 2011 (average: 502.7798), the exchange rate shifted by +32.8492 (+6.53%).

2012 Avg (March) 535.6290
2011 Avg (March) 502.7798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 543.4644 513.2382 527.9823
February 549.9129 543.3797 546.3169
March 551.3955 524.5144 535.6290
April 528.9436 516.1543 522.5798
May 521.6991 487.6464 502.6483
June 510.6793 484.9262 498.8272
July 525.3313 509.3223 515.9114
August 530.2837 515.9849 523.4438
September 526.9130 508.3012 519.5121
October 519.2814 507.5541 514.0827
November 522.1903 515.7576 519.5465
December 530.8145 519.5134 524.0443