2012 BAM to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

351.7658 CRC

YEARLY LOW

309.0153 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

330.3504 CRC

2012 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 351.7658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 309.0153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7504 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.5477 to the December average rate of 335.7285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 351.7658 was down 6.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 377.5256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,758,829 CRC

2011 Average 1,784,527 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,545,077 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,752.24 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

347.3729

311.3918

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 335.1025, compared to 325.5983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.5042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.1025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.5983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 23.3884 CRC (High: 340.4844 / Low: 317.0960). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6852 CRC (High: 334.3085 / Low: 328.6233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±23.3884

October Spread (Stable) ±5.6852

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.7405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.7405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 344.3745) against the same month in 2011 (average: 347.1917), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8172 (-0.81%).

2012 Avg (February) 344.3745

2011 Avg (February) 347.1917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	342.3419	326.1082	334.5477
February	351.7658	339.1811	344.3745
March	346.4169	337.8694	342.7813
April	344.6154	336.3860	339.2262
May	340.4844	317.0960	329.4857
June	323.8491	316.6913	320.1999
July	321.9743	309.0153	314.3902
August	320.9269	312.1713	316.3884
September	334.8330	320.9078	328.3418
October	334.3085	328.6233	331.2123
November	331.4197	324.4487	327.5288
December	344.5614	329.8390	335.7285