YEARLY HIGH
68.1960 CRC
YEARLY LOW
55.8791 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.4025 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 340,980 CRC
2011 Average 347,595 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 279,395 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,584.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.8775
55.7962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.0174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5221
September Spread (Stable) ±1.8403

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6313

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 66.8707
2011 Avg (March) 71.9236

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