YEARLY HIGH
0.0749 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0694 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0714 CRC

2012 GNF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GNF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.0694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0730 to the December average rate of 0.0710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0749 was down 6.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 374 CRC
2011 Average 363 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 347 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.26 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0742
0.0695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0723, compared to 0.0704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 CRC (High: 0.0749 / Low: 0.0710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CRC (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0694).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0722) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+2.68%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0722
2011 Avg (May) 0.0704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0739 0.0723 0.0730
February 0.0747 0.0730 0.0738
March 0.0744 0.0712 0.0721
April 0.0726 0.0711 0.0720
May 0.0749 0.0710 0.0722
June 0.0721 0.0696 0.0710
July 0.0712 0.0695 0.0702
August 0.0702 0.0694 0.0699
September 0.0720 0.0695 0.0705
October 0.0714 0.0698 0.0705
November 0.0712 0.0699 0.0704
December 0.0729 0.0699 0.0710