YEARLY HIGH
7.1030 CRC
YEARLY LOW
6.6282 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8244 CRC

2012 LRD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 7.1030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 6.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4748 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9829 to the December average rate of 6.8561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.1030 was down 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.2396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,515 CRC
2011 Average 34,824 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 33,141 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,374.09 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.0103
6.6814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.8662, compared to 6.7825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8662
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.2849 CRC (High: 7.0382 / Low: 6.7533). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1226 CRC (High: 6.8261 / Low: 6.7035).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2849
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1226

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0790 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0790

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 6.9829) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.0182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-0.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 6.9829
2011 Avg (January) 7.0182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1030 6.8507 6.9829
February 7.0358 6.9032 6.9605
March 7.0184 6.8677 6.9151
April 6.9300 6.7926 6.8424
May 6.8907 6.6666 6.7878
June 6.8001 6.6282 6.7088
July 6.7928 6.6574 6.7103
August 6.8127 6.6518 6.7478
September 6.8261 6.7035 6.7666
October 6.9403 6.7417 6.8321
November 6.9055 6.7265 6.7821
December 7.0382 6.7533 6.8561