YEARLY HIGH
11.2291 CRC
YEARLY LOW
10.5105 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7704 CRC

2012 KGS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 11.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 10.5105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7186 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8745 to the December average rate of 10.5728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2291 was down 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.4290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,145 CRC
2011 Average 54,451 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 52,552 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,593.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1549
10.5184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 10.7925, compared to 10.7484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0441 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.6270 CRC (High: 11.2049 / Low: 10.5779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 CRC (High: 10.6415 / Low: 10.5852).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6270
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2895 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 11.1018) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.2662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1644 (-1.46%).

2012 Avg (August) 11.1018
2011 Avg (August) 11.2662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.0310 10.7707 10.8745
February 10.9704 10.8283 10.8972
March 11.0043 10.7995 10.8889
April 10.8782 10.7054 10.7840
May 10.8500 10.6100 10.7066
June 10.6765 10.5576 10.6037
July 11.0935 10.5158 10.7331
August 11.2291 11.0265 11.1018
September 11.2049 10.5779 10.9003
October 10.6415 10.5852 10.6108
November 10.6251 10.5253 10.5715
December 10.7773 10.5105 10.5728