2012 BGN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

351.1738 CRC

YEARLY LOW

309.6585 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

330.3610 CRC

2012 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 351.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 309.6585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.5154 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 334.5300 to the December average rate of 335.9882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 351.1738 was down 7.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 378.5951, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,755,869 CRC

2011 Average 1,785,851 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,548,292 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 207,576.79 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

347.2570

311.5052

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 335.0574, compared to 325.6646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.3928 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 335.0574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 325.6646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 22.3587 CRC (High: 340.2509 / Low: 317.8922). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4163 CRC (High: 335.0594 / Low: 328.6430).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.3587

October Spread (Stable) ±6.4163

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 10.2092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.2092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 344.2777) against the same month in 2011 (average: 347.4848), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2071 (-0.92%).

2012 Avg (February) 344.2777

2011 Avg (February) 347.4848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	342.8911	326.2853	334.5300
February	351.1738	337.6494	344.2777
March	346.1788	338.1860	342.6452
April	344.9342	336.1813	339.2280
May	340.2509	317.8922	329.9363
June	324.2546	315.3617	319.7272
July	322.1516	309.6585	314.4845
August	321.5825	312.7812	316.4164
September	334.5433	320.7209	328.1457
October	335.0594	328.6430	331.3525
November	331.8270	324.5035	327.6001
December	344.6251	329.8399	335.9882