YEARLY HIGH
91.9839 CRC
YEARLY LOW
81.6075 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.4918 CRC

2012 NOK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NOK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 91.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 81.6075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3764 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.3166 to the December average rate of 89.2831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 91.9839 was down 3.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 95.0036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 459,919 CRC
2011 Average 448,214 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 408,037 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,882.11 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

89.9596
81.8414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 86.6208, compared to 86.3627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 86.6208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.3627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.6588 CRC (High: 88.0519 / Low: 82.3931). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9168 CRC (High: 88.2078 / Low: 86.2910).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.6588
November Spread (Stable) ±1.9168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.4484 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 89.2633) against the same month in 2011 (average: 86.9495), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3139 (+2.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 89.2633
2011 Avg (February) 86.9495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.7713 83.2346 85.3166
February 91.9839 87.2518 89.2633
March 91.3606 87.4155 89.0956
April 89.1699 87.0261 87.6986
May 88.0519 82.3931 85.2502
June 84.2695 81.6839 83.1006
July 83.7312 81.6075 82.5179
August 86.2077 83.1279 84.6009
September 87.8589 85.5602 86.9230
October 88.9226 86.4537 87.5278
November 88.2078 86.2910 87.3236
December 91.7604 88.0207 89.2831