YEARLY HIGH
38.9264 CRC
YEARLY LOW
33.3249 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
36.6857 CRC

2012 SCR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 38.9264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 33.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6015 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.5725 to the December average rate of 38.2790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 38.9264 was down 7.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.2157, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,632 CRC
2011 Average 201,680 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 166,625 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,007.27 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.7764
34.0493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 35.8763, compared to 37.4951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.8763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.4951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.8773 CRC (High: 38.4840 / Low: 35.6066). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4029 CRC (High: 38.3178 / Low: 37.9149).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.8773
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.0166 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 38.2790) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.5825), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6965 (+1.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 38.2790
2011 Avg (December) 37.5825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0990 35.5553 36.5725
February 37.0054 35.5330 36.3894
March 37.4959 35.3895 36.0509
April 36.5048 35.2050 35.9777
May 36.3566 34.2852 35.6419
June 35.4911 33.9584 34.6253
July 35.7715 33.3249 34.4432
August 38.4840 35.6066 37.6932
September 38.7643 38.1099 38.3825
October 38.3763 37.8166 38.1215
November 38.3178 37.9149 38.0513
December 38.9264 38.0422 38.2790