YEARLY HIGH
351.1738 CRC
YEARLY LOW
309.6585 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
330.3610 CRC

2012 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 351.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 309.6585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.5154 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.5300 to the December average rate of 335.9882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 351.1738 was down 7.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 378.5951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,755,869 CRC
2011 Average 1,785,851 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,548,292 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,576.79 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

347.2570
311.5052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.0574, compared to 325.6646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.0574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.6646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 22.3587 CRC (High: 340.2509 / Low: 317.8922). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4163 CRC (High: 335.0594 / Low: 328.6430).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.3587
October Spread (Stable) ±6.4163

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.2092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 344.2777) against the same month in 2011 (average: 347.4848), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2071 (-0.92%).

2012 Avg (February) 344.2777
2011 Avg (February) 347.4848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 342.8911 326.2853 334.5300
February 351.1738 337.6494 344.2777
March 346.1788 338.1860 342.6452
April 344.9342 336.1813 339.2280
May 340.2509 317.8922 329.9363
June 324.2546 315.3617 319.7272
July 322.1516 309.6585 314.4845
August 321.5825 312.7812 316.4164
September 334.5433 320.7209 328.1457
October 335.0594 328.6430 331.3525
November 331.8270 324.5035 327.6001
December 344.6251 329.8399 335.9882