YEARLY HIGH
0.0648 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0620 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0629 CRC

2012 LAK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.0620.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0634 to the December average rate of 0.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0648 was up 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 324 CRC
2011 Average 313 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 310 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0640
0.0622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0633, compared to 0.0625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0027 CRC (High: 0.0648 / Low: 0.0620). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CRC (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0623).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0625) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0627), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.25%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0625
2011 Avg (July) 0.0627

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0640 0.0629 0.0634
February 0.0642 0.0634 0.0638
March 0.0644 0.0632 0.0637
April 0.0638 0.0628 0.0633
May 0.0637 0.0623 0.0631
June 0.0631 0.0622 0.0625
July 0.0648 0.0620 0.0625
August 0.0627 0.0622 0.0623
September 0.0627 0.0623 0.0624
October 0.0625 0.0623 0.0624
November 0.0626 0.0623 0.0624
December 0.0640 0.0625 0.0627