YEARLY HIGH
2.8786 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.7733 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8203 CRC

2012 DJF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.8786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.7733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8464 to the December average rate of 2.8190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8786 was down 1.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,393 CRC
2011 Average 14,117 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 13,866 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8636
2.7894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 2.8300, compared to 2.8106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0732 CRC (High: 2.8736 / Low: 2.8004). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 CRC (High: 2.8197 / Low: 2.7945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0732
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0230 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.8439) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7995), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+1.59%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.8439
2011 Avg (March) 2.7995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8782 2.8193 2.8464
February 2.8761 2.8372 2.8574
March 2.8786 2.8111 2.8439
April 2.8395 2.8040 2.8209
May 2.8509 2.7916 2.8160
June 2.8246 2.7733 2.7956
July 2.8429 2.7886 2.8135
August 2.8254 2.8000 2.8074
September 2.8140 2.7799 2.8053
October 2.8201 2.7941 2.8089
November 2.8197 2.7945 2.8093
December 2.8736 2.8004 2.8190