2014 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3619 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3221 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3458 CRC

2014 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.3619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.3221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0398 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3237 to the December average rate of 0.3425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3619 was up 7.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3355, 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 1,809 CRC

2013 Average 1,617 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,610 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.17 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3607

0.3204

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 0.3449, compared to 0.3467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3449

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 0.0357 CRC (High: 0.3619 / Low: 0.3262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CRC (High: 0.3513 / Low: 0.3473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0357

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.3472) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0261 (+8.14%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.3472

2013 Avg (March) 0.3210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3291	0.3221	0.3237
February	0.3331	0.3262	0.3297
March	0.3619	0.3262	0.3472
April	0.3566	0.3508	0.3541
May	0.3596	0.3532	0.3573
June	0.3602	0.3515	0.3572
July	0.3516	0.3461	0.3485
August	0.3513	0.3473	0.3492
September	0.3522	0.3466	0.3492
October	0.3530	0.3433	0.3463
November	0.3476	0.3429	0.3448
December	0.3464	0.3392	0.3425