YEARLY HIGH
513.5683 CRC
YEARLY LOW
496.5222 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
502.8246 CRC

2012 IMP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the IMP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 513.5683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 496.5222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0461 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 507.5708 to the December average rate of 501.1244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 513.5683 was down 0.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 516.9913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,567,842 CRC
2011 Average 2,509,422 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,482,611 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85,230.47 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

510.7822
498.3602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 505.6512, compared to 499.9980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 505.6512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 499.9980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 12.3143 CRC (High: 510.8580 / Low: 498.5437). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7220 CRC (High: 500.4670 / Low: 497.7450).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.3143
October Spread (Stable) ±2.7220

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.7176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 509.7470) against the same month in 2011 (average: 498.0644), the exchange rate shifted by +11.6826 (+2.35%).

2012 Avg (February) 509.7470
2011 Avg (February) 498.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 512.6384 503.6884 507.5708
February 513.5683 507.5298 509.7470
March 512.8138 504.1706 508.0949
April 507.5400 500.5449 504.5447
May 509.5072 500.6334 503.8337
June 504.4674 496.6035 500.1161
July 506.0727 496.5222 500.5779
August 502.0244 497.6530 499.6307
September 501.1417 497.0564 499.3953
October 500.4670 497.7450 499.6071
November 501.2505 497.7957 499.6524
December 510.8580 498.5437 501.1244