2012 XDR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 XDR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the XDR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 796.1880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 747.2111.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.9769 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 779.0694 to the December average rate of 770.9008, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 796.1880 was down 2.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 813.9311, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
XDR 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 776.5399, compared to 763.6648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8751 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 27.8252 CRC (High: 784.4908 / Low: 756.6656). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.6018 CRC (High: 773.0332 / Low: 766.4314).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 13.5135 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 789.4835) against the same month in 2011 (average: 778.5731), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9104 (+1.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 788.2078 | 770.5107 | 779.0694 |
| February | 796.1880 | 784.1559 | 789.4835 |
| March | 793.3526 | 774.1982 | 782.9944 |
| April | 785.8214 | 773.2155 | 778.5765 |
| May | 784.4908 | 756.6656 | 771.3144 |
| June | 763.7427 | 754.0210 | 757.8009 |
| July | 761.7264 | 747.2111 | 754.2908 |
| August | 760.7704 | 750.0885 | 755.5152 |
| September | 774.2025 | 758.6840 | 767.5231 |
| October | 773.0332 | 766.4314 | 769.6022 |
| November | 769.1781 | 761.0658 | 764.1566 |
| December | 785.8750 | 764.8670 | 770.9008 |