2012 NAD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 68.1960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 55.8791.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3169 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.3481 to the December average rate of 58.0820, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.1960 was down 10.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.2863, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
NAD 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 63.7877, compared to 59.0174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7703 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5221 CRC (High: 65.4204 / Low: 58.8983). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8403 CRC (High: 61.2275 / Low: 59.3872).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6313 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 66.8707) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.9236), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0529 (-7.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65.4966 | 61.9377 | 63.3481 |
| February | 67.5038 | 65.3664 | 66.5473 |
| March | 68.1960 | 65.3976 | 66.8707 |
| April | 66.3680 | 63.4599 | 64.5038 |
| May | 65.4204 | 58.8983 | 61.8725 |
| June | 60.9813 | 58.3419 | 59.5836 |
| July | 61.6582 | 58.9202 | 60.6889 |
| August | 61.7579 | 59.0036 | 60.4346 |
| September | 61.2275 | 59.3872 | 60.3306 |
| October | 60.1031 | 56.5105 | 57.7653 |
| November | 57.8012 | 55.8791 | 56.8030 |
| December | 60.2897 | 56.4711 | 58.0820 |