2012 GIP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GIP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GIP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 823.2409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 768.8026.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.4384 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 787.3616 to the December average rate of 804.6424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 823.2409 was down 1.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 832.4032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GIP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GIP to CRC 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 797.3157, compared to 797.5571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2414 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 45.9702 CRC (High: 821.4956 / Low: 775.5254). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3391 CRC (High: 803.5177 / Low: 798.1787).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 25.5525 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 804.6424) against the same month in 2011 (average: 782.5010), the exchange rate shifted by +22.1413 (+2.83%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 800.9842 | 772.1380 | 787.3616 |
| February | 813.1054 | 798.0297 | 806.0414 |
| March | 813.8902 | 793.1399 | 804.0567 |
| April | 818.8229 | 799.6157 | 807.4873 |
| May | 821.4956 | 775.5254 | 802.2497 |
| June | 784.2298 | 768.8026 | 776.6972 |
| July | 796.9084 | 780.0882 | 788.9294 |
| August | 796.0422 | 786.6227 | 791.7529 |
| September | 805.9797 | 794.9252 | 801.2621 |
| October | 803.5177 | 798.1787 | 800.7186 |
| November | 803.1398 | 795.1132 | 798.0369 |
| December | 823.2409 | 799.6638 | 804.6424 |