YEARLY HIGH
68.2236 CRC
YEARLY LOW
55.9358 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
61.4050 CRC

2012 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 68.2236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 55.9358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2878 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.3487 to the December average rate of 58.1082, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.2236 was down 11.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.6985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341,118 CRC
2011 Average 348,253 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 279,679 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,438.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.8666
55.8022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 63.7921, compared to 59.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7741 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5349 CRC (High: 65.4416 / Low: 58.9067). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8479 CRC (High: 57.7836 / Low: 55.9358).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5349
November Spread (Stable) ±1.8479

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 2.6621 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 66.8613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.8919), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0307 (-7.00%).

2012 Avg (March) 66.8613
2011 Avg (March) 71.8919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.4727 61.9704 63.3487
February 67.6123 65.3174 66.5751
March 68.2236 65.4602 66.8613
April 66.2607 63.4468 64.4947
May 65.4416 58.9067 61.8326
June 61.0739 58.3355 59.6402
July 61.6850 58.7962 60.6683
August 61.8009 58.9332 60.4308
September 61.3026 59.3813 60.3452
October 60.0627 56.5138 57.7477
November 57.7836 55.9358 56.8076
December 60.2943 56.4803 58.1082