YEARLY HIGH
0.5664 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5356 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5467 CRC

2012 CDF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.5664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.5356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5568 to the December average rate of 0.5415, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5664 was down 0.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,832 CRC
2011 Average 2,753 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,678 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5586
0.5376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5525, compared to 0.5408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0185 CRC (High: 0.5664 / Low: 0.5480). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CRC (High: 0.5420 / Low: 0.5387).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0185
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5568) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+2.33%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5568
2011 Avg (February) 0.5442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5652 0.5508 0.5568
February 0.5664 0.5480 0.5568
March 0.5615 0.5509 0.5545
April 0.5562 0.5442 0.5509
May 0.5575 0.5420 0.5502
June 0.5516 0.5364 0.5457
July 0.5503 0.5374 0.5430
August 0.5443 0.5377 0.5406
September 0.5426 0.5374 0.5404
October 0.5420 0.5387 0.5402
November 0.5417 0.5356 0.5393
December 0.5530 0.5357 0.5415