YEARLY HIGH
516.9913 CRC
YEARLY LOW
493.4128 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
501.8621 CRC

2011 USD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 516.9913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 493.4128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.5785 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 502.8706 to the December average rate of 501.1636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 516.9913 was down 9.22% compared to the 2010 peak of 569.4849, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,584,957 CRC
2010 Average 2,625,602 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,467,064 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117,892.54 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

511.7912
495.0283
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 499.1379, compared to 504.5863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 499.1379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 504.5863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was November, with a trading range of 14.7814 CRC (High: 512.2072 / Low: 497.4258). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9053 CRC (High: 497.5895 / Low: 494.6841).

November Spread (Volatile) ±14.7814
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.8733 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 510.3943) against the same month in 2010 (average: 506.2440), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1503 (+0.82%).

2011 Avg (October) 510.3943
2010 Avg (October) 506.2440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 510.2649 498.4007 502.8706
February 500.4908 496.1673 498.0644
March 498.6260 494.5659 497.5238
April 499.9187 493.4128 497.1928
May 497.5895 494.6841 496.4252
June 506.7038 499.3001 502.7507
July 504.2286 499.7736 502.2348
August 504.8909 499.8157 502.9281
September 511.4434 500.6369 506.2763
October 516.9913 506.3391 510.3943
November 512.2072 497.4258 504.5210
December 503.6884 497.6134 501.1636