YEARLY HIGH
87.9179 CRC
YEARLY LOW
82.6123 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
84.4331 CRC

2011 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 87.9179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 82.6123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3056 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.5046 to the December average rate of 83.2547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 87.9179 was down 15.92% compared to the 2010 peak of 104.5664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 439,589 CRC
2010 Average 466,345 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 413,061 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,528.15 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

86.8296
82.9297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 84.4263, compared to 84.4399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.4263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.4399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 2.8307 CRC (High: 85.8002 / Low: 82.9695). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6525 CRC (High: 83.7867 / Low: 83.1342).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8307
May Spread (Stable) ±0.6525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.7864 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 86.5046) against the same month in 2010 (average: 102.2244), the exchange rate shifted by -15.7199 (-15.38%).

2011 Avg (January) 86.5046
2010 Avg (January) 102.2244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.9179 85.1457 86.5046
February 85.3824 83.7797 84.7182
March 84.4547 83.0334 83.9532
April 83.9897 82.9401 83.4765
May 83.7867 83.1342 83.4137
June 85.3077 83.6272 84.4918
July 84.7836 83.9419 84.3031
August 85.0877 83.8437 84.4113
September 85.7818 83.9422 84.8675
October 86.6586 84.8567 85.5063
November 85.8002 82.9695 84.2966
December 83.6299 82.6123 83.2547