YEARLY HIGH
81.9231 CRC
YEARLY LOW
78.0223 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
79.6852 CRC

2012 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 81.9231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 78.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9007 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.3687 to the December average rate of 80.2865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 81.9231 was up 1.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 81.1048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,048,077 CRC
2011 Average 1,941,876 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,950,558 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,518.10 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

81.1428
78.3249
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 80.0220, compared to 79.3485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.0220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.3485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 2.2403 CRC (High: 81.9231 / Low: 79.6828). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4417 CRC (High: 80.2294 / Low: 79.7877).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2403
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1147 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 80.2865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 79.0294), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2572 (+1.59%).

2012 Avg (December) 80.2865
2011 Avg (December) 79.0294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 81.1995 79.7882 80.3687
February 81.4635 80.4064 80.9080
March 81.4019 79.9144 80.5039
April 80.5496 79.3882 80.0499
May 80.7403 78.7730 79.7082
June 79.2701 78.0223 78.5935
July 79.4937 78.0377 78.5598
August 78.9158 78.1117 78.5603
September 79.7264 78.3497 79.0002
October 80.1433 78.8149 79.6273
November 80.2294 79.7877 80.0568
December 81.9231 79.6828 80.2865