YEARLY HIGH
5.9547 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.4083 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6941 CRC

2012 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5.9547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 5.4083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5464 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8910 to the December average rate of 5.4504, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9547 was down 1.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,774 CRC
2011 Average 29,213 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 27,042 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,731.98 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.9513
5.4048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 5.8277, compared to 5.5606 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5606

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1577 CRC (High: 5.8854 / Low: 5.7277). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 CRC (High: 5.6191 / Low: 5.5878).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1577
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

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 0.0923 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.9057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1733 (+3.02%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.9057
2011 Avg (February) 5.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9533 5.8458 5.8910
February 5.9547 5.8653 5.9057
March 5.9464 5.8182 5.8656
April 5.8627 5.7840 5.8219
May 5.8854 5.7277 5.7872
June 5.7706 5.6296 5.6948
July 5.7119 5.6177 5.6541
August 5.6341 5.5985 5.6064
September 5.6191 5.5878 5.5934
October 5.5975 5.5176 5.5542
November 5.5259 5.4802 5.5049
December 5.5337 5.4083 5.4504