YEARLY HIGH
0.0635 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0579 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0602 CRC

2012 BYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0605 to the December average rate of 0.0584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0635 was down 62.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 318 CRC
2011 Average 647 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 290 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.04 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0631
0.0579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0615, compared to 0.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0035 CRC (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0595). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 CRC (High: 0.0586 / Low: 0.0581).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0626) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1644), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1018 (-61.91%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0626
2011 Avg (March) 0.1644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0611 0.0598 0.0605
February 0.0631 0.0603 0.0616
March 0.0635 0.0619 0.0626
April 0.0630 0.0623 0.0626
May 0.0631 0.0595 0.0617
June 0.0609 0.0596 0.0601
July 0.0602 0.0590 0.0598
August 0.0602 0.0592 0.0598
September 0.0594 0.0585 0.0590
October 0.0588 0.0579 0.0584
November 0.0586 0.0581 0.0583
December 0.0597 0.0579 0.0584