2012 AZN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

653.3832 CRC

YEARLY LOW

632.3714 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

640.1274 CRC

2012 AZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 653.3832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 632.3714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.0118 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 645.6855 to the December average rate of 638.5151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 653.3832 was down 0.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 657.4813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,266,916 CRC

2011 Average 3,179,977 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,161,857 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105,058.78 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

649.7698

634.7055

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 643.4494, compared to 636.8054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6439 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 643.4494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 636.8054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 15.6061 CRC (High: 650.7746 / Low: 635.1685). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6355 CRC (High: 637.5376 / Low: 633.9021).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.6061

October Spread (Stable) ±3.6355

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 4.4906 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 648.5144) against the same month in 2011 (average: 626.7062), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8082 (+3.48%).

2012 Avg (February) 648.5144

2011 Avg (February) 626.7062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	652.0790	640.6709	645.6855
February	653.3832	645.6479	648.5144
March	652.4614	641.4083	646.4162
April	645.9314	637.0290	642.0071
May	648.4433	637.3226	641.2819
June	642.2033	633.2279	636.7913
July	644.2510	632.3714	637.2857
August	638.9054	633.4227	636.0941
September	638.2279	633.0251	635.9609
October	637.5376	633.9021	636.3796
November	638.6170	634.2154	636.5972
December	650.7746	635.1685	638.5151