YEARLY HIGH
1.3993 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.2290 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3130 CRC

2012 KMF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.3993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.2290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1702 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3315 to the December average rate of 1.3352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3993 was down 7.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,996 CRC
2011 Average 7,100 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 6,145 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 851.11 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3824
1.2386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.3336, compared to 1.2924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0929 CRC (High: 1.3550 / Low: 1.2621). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 CRC (High: 1.2612 / Low: 1.2445).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0929
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.3704) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0110 (-0.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.3704
2011 Avg (February) 1.3814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3624 1.2981 1.3315
February 1.3993 1.3502 1.3704
March 1.3787 1.3446 1.3642
April 1.3714 1.3389 1.3500
May 1.3550 1.2621 1.3118
June 1.2883 1.2609 1.2740
July 1.2983 1.2290 1.2506
August 1.2612 1.2445 1.2535
September 1.3311 1.2590 1.2946
October 1.3292 1.3088 1.3175
November 1.3191 1.2904 1.3032
December 1.3718 1.3119 1.3352