2012 BOB to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BOB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BOB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 74.4477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 71.4054.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0423 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.6241 to the December average rate of 71.7233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 74.4477 was down 0.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.6827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BOB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BOB to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 73.2396, compared to 71.6051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6345 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.0784 CRC (High: 74.0040 / Low: 71.9256). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1023 CRC (High: 71.5525 / Low: 71.4502).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8214 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 73.6241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.9592), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6649 (+2.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74.4477 | 73.0319 | 73.6241 |
| February | 74.3258 | 73.6073 | 73.9225 |
| March | 74.4329 | 73.1207 | 73.6164 |
| April | 73.7234 | 72.7008 | 73.1988 |
| May | 74.0040 | 71.9256 | 72.9485 |
| June | 73.2098 | 71.5528 | 72.1271 |
| July | 72.6627 | 71.4147 | 71.7696 |
| August | 71.9526 | 71.4393 | 71.5625 |
| September | 71.8564 | 71.4574 | 71.5728 |
| October | 71.6829 | 71.4054 | 71.5112 |
| November | 71.5525 | 71.4502 | 71.4909 |
| December | 73.1137 | 71.4671 | 71.7233 |