2012 MYR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 170.8256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 156.2040.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.6215 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.0802 to the December average rate of 164.0524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 170.8256 was down 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 171.0586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MYR to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 163.8820, compared to 161.9571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9249 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 9.1190 CRC (High: 167.9369 / Low: 158.8179). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7585 CRC (High: 164.4064 / Low: 162.6479).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 5.3156 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 166.9118) against the same month in 2011 (average: 163.9622), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9496 (+1.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 167.9369 | 158.8179 | 163.0802 |
| February | 170.2287 | 166.4050 | 168.5795 |
| March | 170.8256 | 163.9625 | 166.9118 |
| April | 166.5620 | 163.3478 | 164.9123 |
| May | 166.7927 | 158.1179 | 162.5619 |
| June | 159.3976 | 156.2040 | 157.2463 |
| July | 159.8498 | 156.5896 | 158.0706 |
| August | 161.7268 | 159.2326 | 160.3409 |
| September | 164.4487 | 159.8565 | 162.2666 |
| October | 164.7464 | 162.3691 | 163.6291 |
| November | 164.4064 | 162.6479 | 163.3833 |
| December | 167.1023 | 163.1275 | 164.0524 |