YEARLY HIGH
1.8671 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1.7655 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8296 CDF

2012 CRC to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CRC to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 1.8671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.7655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1015 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7961 to the December average rate of 1.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8671 was up 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8532, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,335 CDF
2011 Average 9,081 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 8,828 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8599
1.7902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to CDF 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 1.8102, compared to 1.8491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0595 CDF (High: 1.8250 / Low: 1.7655). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 CDF (High: 1.8562 / Low: 1.8451).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.8541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0494 (+2.74%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.8541
2011 Avg (November) 1.8048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8157 1.7694 1.7961
February 1.8250 1.7655 1.7960
March 1.8153 1.7809 1.8034
April 1.8374 1.7980 1.8153
May 1.8450 1.7937 1.8175
June 1.8642 1.8129 1.8328
July 1.8608 1.8171 1.8418
August 1.8597 1.8373 1.8499
September 1.8608 1.8429 1.8506
October 1.8562 1.8451 1.8513
November 1.8671 1.8459 1.8541
December 1.8669 1.8082 1.8470