2012 NZD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |