2011 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4504 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3787 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4156 CRC

2011 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.4504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.3787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0718 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4431 to the December average rate of 0.3891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4504 was down 9.97% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,252 CRC

2010 Average 2,310 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,893 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.78 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4485

0.3837

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 0.4239, compared to 0.4073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.0339 CRC (High: 0.4366 / Low: 0.4027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CRC (High: 0.4116 / Low: 0.4078).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.4431) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4886), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0455 (-9.31%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.4431

2010 Avg (January) 0.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4504	0.4389	0.4431
February	0.4406	0.4358	0.4379
March	0.4403	0.4351	0.4377
April	0.4366	0.4027	0.4093
May	0.4071	0.4026	0.4052
June	0.4147	0.4063	0.4100
July	0.4116	0.4078	0.4094
August	0.4124	0.4067	0.4096
September	0.4158	0.4064	0.4121
October	0.4217	0.4110	0.4150
November	0.4154	0.3978	0.4084
December	0.4058	0.3787	0.3891