YEARLY HIGH
0.1224 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.1070 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1138 CRC

2012 PYG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.1224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.1070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1104 to the December average rate of 0.1161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1224 was down 8.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 612 CRC
2011 Average 601 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 535 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.02 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1199
0.1095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.1145, compared to 0.1130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1145
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0116 CRC (High: 0.1192 / Low: 0.1076). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CRC (High: 0.1126 / Low: 0.1118).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1190) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+3.52%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1190
2011 Avg (March) 0.1150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1144 0.1070 0.1104
February 0.1192 0.1076 0.1143
March 0.1224 0.1169 0.1190
April 0.1186 0.1158 0.1173
May 0.1188 0.1109 0.1154
June 0.1122 0.1082 0.1105
July 0.1145 0.1101 0.1124
August 0.1138 0.1125 0.1130
September 0.1133 0.1119 0.1126
October 0.1126 0.1116 0.1122
November 0.1126 0.1118 0.1120
December 0.1204 0.1126 0.1161