2012 CRC to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CRC to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CRC to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 24.7267. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 21.7834.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9433 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1631 to the December average rate of 24.5322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.7267 was up 6.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.2826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CRC based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CRC to IRR 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 23.4510, compared to 24.5658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1147 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.2265 IRR (High: 23.2282 / Low: 22.0018). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0893 IRR (High: 24.6503 / Low: 24.5610).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0753 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 24.5405) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.0963), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4443 (+16.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4049 | 21.7834 | 22.1631 |
| February | 23.2282 | 22.0018 | 22.8503 |
| March | 23.4350 | 23.0329 | 23.2460 |
| April | 24.3667 | 23.2636 | 23.5559 |
| May | 24.5206 | 24.0883 | 24.3522 |
| June | 24.6680 | 24.3364 | 24.5387 |
| July | 24.7267 | 24.3485 | 24.5405 |
| August | 24.6083 | 24.4269 | 24.5664 |
| September | 24.5805 | 24.4236 | 24.5468 |
| October | 24.6503 | 24.5610 | 24.6012 |
| November | 24.6719 | 24.5354 | 24.6074 |
| December | 24.6817 | 24.0257 | 24.5322 |