YEARLY HIGH
170.8256 CRC
YEARLY LOW
156.2040 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.9196 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,416,512 CRC
2011 Average 3,283,644 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,124,081 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 292,430.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

169.7128
156.1130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.8820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 161.9571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.1190
November Spread (Stable) ±1.7585

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 5.3156 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 166.9118
2011 Avg (March) 163.9622

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