YEARLY HIGH
0.0280 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0247 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 CRC

2012 STD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the STD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0267 to the December average rate of 0.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0280 was down 7.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0301, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140 CRC
2011 Average 142 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 123 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.58 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0277
0.0246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0269, compared to 0.0257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 CRC (High: 0.0262 / Low: 0.0247). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 CRC (High: 0.0250 / Low: 0.0247).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0275) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0275
2011 Avg (February) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0274 0.0261 0.0267
February 0.0280 0.0270 0.0275
March 0.0278 0.0267 0.0274
April 0.0275 0.0268 0.0271
May 0.0273 0.0260 0.0266
June 0.0268 0.0254 0.0260
July 0.0257 0.0248 0.0253
August 0.0250 0.0247 0.0248
September 0.0262 0.0247 0.0255
October 0.0263 0.0255 0.0260
November 0.0265 0.0259 0.0261
December 0.0274 0.0263 0.0268