YEARLY HIGH
0.5003 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.4378 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4622 CRC

2010 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0626 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4886 to the December average rate of 0.4420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,502 CRC
Yearly Average 2,311 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,189 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.4932
0.4374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.4765, compared to 0.4480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was April, with a trading range of 0.0497 CRC (High: 0.4898 / Low: 0.4401). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 CRC (High: 0.4506 / Low: 0.4398).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0497
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0137 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0137

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for January 2010 is 0.4886.

2010 Avg (January) 0.4886
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5003 0.4797 0.4886
February 0.4903 0.4716 0.4847
March 0.4939 0.4578 0.4811
April 0.4898 0.4401 0.4754
May 0.4860 0.4436 0.4617
June 0.4799 0.4552 0.4675
July 0.4716 0.4470 0.4595
August 0.4598 0.4435 0.4472
September 0.4540 0.4400 0.4451
October 0.4506 0.4398 0.4460
November 0.4535 0.4425 0.4479
December 0.4494 0.4378 0.4420