YEARLY HIGH
40.2903 CRC
YEARLY LOW
34.8058 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.2592 CRC

2012 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 40.2903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 34.8058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4845 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8471 to the December average rate of 38.9029, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 40.2903 was down 7.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 43.6202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,014,514 CRC
2011 Average 2,025,466 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,740,292 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274,222.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

40.2968
35.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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: JanтАУJun) was 38.2017, compared to 38.3168 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.1152 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 38.2017
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 38.3168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.7898 CRC (High: 39.0156 / Low: 35.2258). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7190 CRC (High: 38.1401 / Low: 37.4211).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒3.7898
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.7190

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6578 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 39.8959) against the same month in 2011 (average: 41.4634), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5675 (-3.78%).

2012 Avg (March) 39.8959
2011 Avg (March) 41.4634

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Month High Low Average
January 39.4508 36.0996 37.8471
February 40.0862 39.2963 39.8613
March 40.2903 39.3999 39.8959
April 39.8102 37.9940 38.6884
May 39.0156 35.2258 37.0306
June 37.3288 34.8058 35.8867
July 37.9812 36.6647 37.4828
August 38.1401 37.4211 37.9294
September 39.2227 37.7642 38.6094
October 39.1385 38.2167 38.7598
November 38.6598 37.7172 38.2166
December 39.3880 38.5448 38.9029