YEARLY HIGH
40.4866 STD
YEARLY LOW
35.6945 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0587 STD

2012 CRC to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 40.4866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 35.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7921 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.4030 to the December average rate of 37.3835, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.4866 was up 7.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 37.7364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 202,433 STD
2011 Average 175,761 STD
Yearly Trough Low 178,472 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,960.35 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.6858
36.0063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to STD 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 37.2391, compared to 38.8783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.8783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 2.2896 STD (High: 40.4651 / Low: 38.1755). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4215 STD (High: 40.4866 / Low: 40.0650).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.2896
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0067 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 40.2958) against the same month in 2011 (average: 34.1721), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1237 (+17.92%).

2012 Avg (August) 40.2958
2011 Avg (August) 34.1721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3390 36.4380 37.4030
February 37.0210 35.6945 36.3963
March 37.4049 36.0201 36.5584
April 37.2689 36.3136 36.9524
May 38.5225 36.6103 37.5926
June 39.3968 37.3637 38.5319
July 40.2784 38.9435 39.5943
August 40.4866 40.0650 40.2958
September 40.4651 38.1755 39.2995
October 39.2829 37.9511 38.4535
November 38.5968 37.6764 38.2434
December 37.9749 36.4686 37.3835