YEARLY HIGH
518.9389 CRC
YEARLY LOW
481.8525 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
503.1071 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,594,694 CRC
2011 Average 2,538,517 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,409,262 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 185,431.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

513.9224
484.0390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 502.7861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 503.4281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±26.2946
November Spread (Stable) ±4.9525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.4503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 511.4321
2011 Avg (March) 509.2517

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