2013 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3355 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3167 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3233 CRC

2013 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.3167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3302 to the December average rate of 0.3222, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3355 was down 15.59% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3975, 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 1,678 CRC

2012 Average 1,798 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,583 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.23 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3314

0.3169

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 0.3215, compared to 0.3250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0151 CRC (High: 0.3355 / Low: 0.3205). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 CRC (High: 0.3196 / Low: 0.3170).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.3302) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3909), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0607 (-15.53%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.3302

2012 Avg (January) 0.3909

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3355	0.3205	0.3302
February	0.3227	0.3168	0.3193
March	0.3317	0.3171	0.3210
April	0.3196	0.3170	0.3181
May	0.3226	0.3167	0.3186
June	0.3245	0.3195	0.3221
July	0.3282	0.3218	0.3242
August	0.3289	0.3243	0.3269
September	0.3302	0.3242	0.3274
October	0.3297	0.3230	0.3259
November	0.3255	0.3193	0.3236
December	0.3251	0.3209	0.3222