YEARLY HIGH
0.3410 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3293 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3340 CRC

2012 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.3410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.3293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3369 to the December average rate of 0.3328, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3410 was down 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,705 CRC
2011 Average 1,666 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,647 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.35 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3392
0.3313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3358, compared to 0.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0086 CRC (High: 0.3396 / Low: 0.3310). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CRC (High: 0.3327 / Low: 0.3317).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.3385) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3312), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+2.22%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.3385
2011 Avg (February) 0.3312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3403 0.3343 0.3369
February 0.3410 0.3371 0.3385
March 0.3406 0.3347 0.3374
April 0.3371 0.3324 0.3350
May 0.3383 0.3325 0.3346
June 0.3351 0.3299 0.3322
July 0.3361 0.3293 0.3327
August 0.3337 0.3315 0.3320
September 0.3334 0.3316 0.3320
October 0.3329 0.3314 0.3323
November 0.3327 0.3317 0.3320
December 0.3396 0.3310 0.3328