YEARLY HIGH
428.8190 CRC
YEARLY LOW
376.8185 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
407.4586 CRC

2012 NZD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 428.8190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 376.8185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.0006 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.9033 to the December average rate of 415.8908, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 428.8190 was down 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 440.9552, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,144,095 CRC
2011 Average 1,987,355 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,884,092 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 260,002.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

428.6491
386.1615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 406.8010, compared to 408.1163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 406.8010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 408.1163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 34.5201 CRC (High: 411.3386 / Low: 376.8185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1710 CRC (High: 428.8190 / Low: 421.6480).

May Spread (Volatile) ±34.5201
February Spread (Stable) ±7.1710

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 22.9012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.9012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 425.1085) against the same month in 2011 (average: 379.1526), the exchange rate shifted by +45.9559 (+12.12%).

2012 Avg (February) 425.1085
2011 Avg (February) 379.1526

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 419.0131 390.4004 405.9033
February 428.8190 421.6480 425.1085
March 426.3208 410.7673 416.9741
April 418.7278 406.8593 413.0096
May 411.3386 376.8185 390.1084
June 399.9724 377.1095 389.7021
July 405.2498 394.9804 400.1381
August 409.0248 400.0202 405.0425
September 415.5162 396.2381 409.0674
October 414.4476 405.9418 409.3098
November 413.9481 404.5472 409.2491
December 422.8156 409.7497 415.8908