YEARLY HIGH
136.9461 CRC
YEARLY LOW
132.4024 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
134.0807 CRC

2012 SAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 136.9461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 132.4024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5437 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 135.3468 to the December average rate of 133.6217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 136.9461 was down 0.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 137.8561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 684,730 CRC
2011 Average 669,141 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 662,012 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,718.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

136.2037
132.8875
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 134.8341, compared to 133.3272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 134.8341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 133.3272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 3.2267 CRC (High: 136.2125 / Low: 132.9858). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7413 CRC (High: 133.4562 / Low: 132.7149).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2267
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9922 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 135.9273) against the same month in 2011 (average: 132.8126), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1147 (+2.35%).

2012 Avg (February) 135.9273
2011 Avg (February) 132.8126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 136.6999 134.3115 135.3468
February 136.9461 135.3377 135.9273
March 136.7412 134.4347 135.4835
April 135.3377 133.4751 134.5393
May 135.8631 133.4969 134.3500
June 134.5193 132.4214 133.3578
July 134.9441 132.4024 133.4776
August 133.8673 132.7159 133.2420
September 133.6437 132.5170 133.1638
October 133.4562 132.7149 133.2247
November 133.6284 132.7253 133.2332
December 136.2125 132.9858 133.6217