YEARLY HIGH
1.7841 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.6489 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7049 CRC

2012 MRO to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.6489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1352 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7604 to the December average rate of 1.6781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7841 was down 4.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8677, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,920 CRC
2011 Average 8,974 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 8,244 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675.96 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7707
1.6472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.7390, compared to 1.6709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0672 CRC (High: 1.7301 / Low: 1.6630). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CRC (High: 1.6792 / Low: 1.6732).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.7604) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-1.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.7604
2011 Avg (January) 1.7943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7841 1.7413 1.7604
February 1.7756 1.7368 1.7524
March 1.7569 1.7169 1.7374
April 1.7635 1.7238 1.7398
May 1.7685 1.7059 1.7313
June 1.7342 1.6922 1.7124
July 1.7301 1.6630 1.6921
August 1.6664 1.6489 1.6575
September 1.6665 1.6528 1.6590
October 1.6726 1.6543 1.6619
November 1.6792 1.6732 1.6769
December 1.6928 1.6707 1.6781