2012 CAD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 518.9389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 481.8525.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.0864 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 500.6026 to the December average rate of 505.9539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 518.9389 was down 2.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 531.2917, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CAD 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 502.7861, compared to 503.4281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6420 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 26.2946 CRC (High: 512.6382 / Low: 486.3436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9525 CRC (High: 503.5698 / Low: 498.6173).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 12.4503 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 511.4321) against the same month in 2011 (average: 509.2517), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1804 (+0.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 510.1986 | 493.0552 | 500.6026 |
| February | 514.6822 | 508.8956 | 510.9736 |
| March | 518.9389 | 505.2102 | 511.4321 |
| April | 513.6807 | 503.7782 | 508.1992 |
| May | 512.6382 | 486.3436 | 498.9795 |
| June | 491.5947 | 481.8525 | 486.5293 |
| July | 498.7748 | 489.3563 | 493.8811 |
| August | 505.8735 | 497.3481 | 503.1988 |
| September | 514.8718 | 503.9746 | 510.1688 |
| October | 511.7346 | 499.2421 | 506.2801 |
| November | 503.5698 | 498.6173 | 501.0858 |
| December | 513.7577 | 502.8293 | 505.9539 |