YEARLY HIGH
199.0416 CRC
YEARLY LOW
175.4816 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.2808 CRC

2012 LTL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 199.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 175.4816.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5600 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.6789 to the December average rate of 190.3980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 199.0416 was down 7.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 214.4526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 995,208 CRC
2011 Average 1,011,623 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 877,408 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,800.03 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

196.9266
176.5306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 189.9868, compared to 184.5747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.9868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.5747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 13.1293 CRC (High: 193.1871 / Low: 180.0577). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6060 CRC (High: 189.7890 / Low: 186.1830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±13.1293
October Spread (Stable) ±3.6060

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.4976 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4976

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 195.2269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 196.8308), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6039 (-0.81%).

2012 Avg (February) 195.2269
2011 Avg (February) 196.8308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.2496 184.9243 189.6789
February 199.0416 191.9671 195.2269
March 196.3129 191.6038 194.3248
April 195.4408 190.5100 192.3249
May 193.1871 180.0577 186.9314
June 183.7003 179.2171 181.4338
July 182.4403 175.4816 178.2303
August 182.0483 177.5428 179.3640
September 189.5954 181.7856 186.0671
October 189.7890 186.1830 187.7664
November 187.9685 183.9313 185.6226
December 195.2528 186.9280 190.3980