YEARLY HIGH
418.1945 CRC
YEARLY LOW
388.1171 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
402.5901 CRC

2012 BND to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 418.1945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 388.1171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.0774 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 396.7174 to the December average rate of 410.6547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 418.1945 was down 0.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 421.4922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,090,973 CRC
2011 Average 1,997,725 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,940,586 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,386.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

412.5960
389.3008
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 400.1104, compared to 405.0698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.1104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 405.0698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.8799 CRC (High: 407.9828 / Low: 389.1029). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9244 CRC (High: 409.8572 / Low: 406.9328).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.8799
November Spread (Stable) ±2.9244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 7.8046 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 410.6547) against the same month in 2011 (average: 386.9525), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7022 (+6.13%).

2012 Avg (December) 410.6547
2011 Avg (December) 386.9525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 406.2331 388.3437 396.7174
February 411.9795 402.5595 406.4570
March 409.6617 399.9553 403.8007
April 407.3755 400.2994 403.3986
May 407.9828 389.1029 399.0467
June 395.4167 388.1171 391.2421
July 402.0101 392.3715 396.9215
August 403.4431 398.5155 400.3992
September 409.2988 400.3267 405.7712
October 410.3336 405.3245 408.2982
November 409.8572 406.9328 408.3740
December 418.1945 408.9047 410.6547