YEARLY HIGH
119.6341 CRC
YEARLY LOW
115.5482 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.1093 CRC

2012 VEF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 119.6341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 115.5482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0859 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.1921 to the December average rate of 116.7299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 119.6341 was down 0.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 120.3803, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 598,171 CRC
2011 Average 584,100 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 577,741 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,429.51 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

118.9364
116.0979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 117.7467, compared to 116.4719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.4719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 2.8689 CRC (High: 118.9943 / Low: 116.1254). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6372 CRC (High: 116.6040 / Low: 115.9668).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.8689
October Spread (Stable) ±0.6372

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 0.8657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 118.6998) against the same month in 2011 (average: 115.9268), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7730 (+2.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 118.6998
2011 Avg (February) 115.9268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.4015 117.2077 118.1921
February 119.6341 118.2275 118.6998
March 119.4417 117.4351 118.3148
April 118.2298 116.4396 117.4893
May 118.6715 116.6210 117.3249
June 117.4977 115.6667 116.4592
July 117.9107 115.5482 116.5900
August 116.9692 115.8896 116.4005
September 116.6978 115.7359 116.3345
October 116.6040 115.9668 116.3866
November 116.6887 115.9083 116.3898
December 118.9943 116.1254 116.7299