2012 TOP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 305.8145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 276.4915.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.3230 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 291.5135 to the December average rate of 288.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 305.8145 was down 2.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 312.0437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 292.8690, compared to 286.0046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.8643 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 23.4972 CRC (High: 302.0080 / Low: 278.5109). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4773 CRC (High: 281.2955 / Low: 277.8182).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.3464 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 301.1865) against the same month in 2011 (average: 268.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +33.0808 (+12.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 296.4423 | 287.2171 | 291.5135 |
| February | 304.2928 | 297.0254 | 301.2065 |
| March | 305.8145 | 297.5654 | 301.1865 |
| April | 300.0679 | 294.3350 | 296.5617 |
| May | 302.0080 | 278.5109 | 287.2154 |
| June | 281.2955 | 277.8182 | 279.5302 |
| July | 286.5841 | 276.4915 | 281.5373 |
| August | 287.9895 | 283.2305 | 285.3716 |
| September | 291.2464 | 281.3091 | 286.6350 |
| October | 290.4586 | 283.9196 | 286.8378 |
| November | 292.2957 | 280.1133 | 287.6074 |
| December | 294.7806 | 283.3423 | 288.0388 |