YEARLY HIGH
3.3839 CRC
YEARLY LOW
3.0569 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2206 CRC

2011 NGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the NGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 3.3839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3270 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2955 to the December average rate of 3.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.3839 was down 10.86% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.7963, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,383,902 CRC
2010 Average 3,475,794 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 3,056,865 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 327,037.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.3197
3.0645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 3.2307, compared to 3.2106 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2106

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.1589 CRC (High: 3.3839 / Low: 3.2250). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 CRC (High: 3.2399 / Low: 3.1926).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1589
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 3.2740) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.3703), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0963 (-2.86%).

2011 Avg (August) 3.2740
2010 Avg (August) 3.3703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3423 3.2644 3.2955
February 3.2827 3.2218 3.2574
March 3.2456 3.1709 3.2079
April 3.2399 3.1926 3.2153
May 3.2208 3.1467 3.1800
June 3.2984 3.1887 3.2280
July 3.3446 3.2641 3.2984
August 3.3839 3.2250 3.2740
September 3.2894 3.1757 3.2394
October 3.2366 3.1416 3.1903
November 3.2432 3.0930 3.1758
December 3.1068 3.0569 3.0858