YEARLY HIGH
10.4753 CRC
YEARLY LOW
8.7303 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5634 CRC

2012 BTN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 10.4753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 8.7303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7450 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9180 to the December average rate of 9.1680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.4753 was down 8.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.3925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,376 CRC
2011 Average 53,952 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 43,651 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,724.94 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4903
8.7948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 9.7215, compared to 9.4053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.8188 CRC (High: 10.0627 / Low: 9.2439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1299 CRC (High: 9.7865 / Low: 9.6566).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8188
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4926 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.3490) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.9610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6120 (-5.58%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.3490
2011 Avg (February) 10.9610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2658 9.4893 9.9180
February 10.4753 10.1655 10.3490
March 10.3532 9.8287 10.0930
April 10.0088 9.5535 9.7628
May 9.5958 8.9109 9.2702
June 9.1600 8.7303 8.9361
July 9.7818 9.0026 9.3749
August 9.7865 9.6566 9.7141
September 10.0020 9.1916 9.6257
October 10.0627 9.2439 9.4331
November 9.3180 8.9604 9.1158
December 9.3243 9.0781 9.1680