YEARLY HIGH
73.1786 CRC
YEARLY LOW
66.1134 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.5239 CRC

2012 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 73.1786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 66.1134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0651 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.1926 to the December average rate of 70.6164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 73.1786 was up 6.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 68.9799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 365,893 CRC
2011 Average 329,796 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 330,567 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,325.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

72.6052
68.8824
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 70.7112, compared to 70.3366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3746 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.7112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.3366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 5.3689 CRC (High: 71.4824 / Low: 66.1134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6187 CRC (High: 71.0483 / Low: 70.4296).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.3689
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5497 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 72.2949) against the same month in 2011 (average: 64.2894), the exchange rate shifted by +8.0055 (+12.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 72.2949
2011 Avg (February) 64.2894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.4824 66.1134 69.1926
February 73.1786 71.4940 72.2949
March 71.9287 70.3616 71.1409
April 71.5629 70.2308 70.7617
May 71.0807 68.2585 69.5439
June 72.1028 69.6567 71.3328
July 71.4786 67.8717 69.7831
August 71.0483 70.4296 70.7095
September 70.8798 69.8313 70.4542
October 70.6868 69.1699 70.1239
November 70.8218 69.5509 70.3325
December 72.0559 69.8493 70.6164