2012 AFN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2370 CRC

YEARLY LOW

9.3881 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2657 CRC

2012 AFN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 11.2370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 9.3881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8490 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0036 to the December average rate of 9.7352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.2370 was down 5.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,185 CRC

2011 Average 56,796 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 46,940 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,244.76 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1473

9.4224

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 10.5556, compared to 9.9759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7784 CRC (High: 11.1059 / Low: 10.3275). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0834 CRC (High: 10.3868 / Low: 10.3034).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7784

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0834

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4288 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 11.0036) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.6880), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6844 (-5.86%).

2012 Avg (January) 11.0036

2011 Avg (January) 11.6880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2370	10.8885	11.0036
February	11.1059	10.3275	10.5900
March	10.6250	10.2571	10.5059
April	10.5065	10.3740	10.4480
May	10.5533	10.3397	10.4278
June	10.4461	10.2998	10.3584
July	10.4708	10.2931	10.3619
August	10.3868	10.3034	10.3323
September	10.3745	9.8290	10.1443
October	9.8433	9.6575	9.7155
November	9.6974	9.3881	9.5662
December	10.0004	9.5992	9.7352