YEARLY HIGH
0.5706 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5517 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5587 CRC

2012 KPW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.5706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.5517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5640 to the December average rate of 0.5568, 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 0.5706 was down 85.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,853 CRC
2011 Average 17,224 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,758 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.70 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5675
0.5537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.5618, compared to 0.5556 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5556

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0137 CRC (High: 0.5676 / Low: 0.5539). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 CRC (High: 0.5561 / Low: 0.5530).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5664) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.4811), the exchange rate shifted by -2.9147 (-83.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5664
2011 Avg (February) 3.4811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5696 0.5597 0.5640
February 0.5706 0.5639 0.5664
March 0.5698 0.5602 0.5645
April 0.5639 0.5562 0.5606
May 0.5661 0.5563 0.5598
June 0.5605 0.5518 0.5557
July 0.5623 0.5517 0.5562
August 0.5578 0.5529 0.5551
September 0.5568 0.5523 0.5549
October 0.5561 0.5530 0.5551
November 0.5569 0.5531 0.5552
December 0.5676 0.5539 0.5568