YEARLY HIGH
823.2409 CRC
YEARLY LOW
768.8026 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
797.4364 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,116,205 CRC
2011 Average 4,023,305 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,844,013 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 272,191.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

810.5663
773.6182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 797.3157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 797.5571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±45.9702
October Spread (Stable) ±5.3391

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.5525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 804.6424
2011 Avg (December) 782.5010

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