2022 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3395 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.2809 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3160 CRC

2022 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 0.3395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0587 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3191 to the December average rate of 0.2853, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3395 was up 5.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3228, 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 1,698 CRC

2021 Average 1,573 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,404 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3395

0.2803

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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 0.3242, compared to 0.3079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0212 CRC (High: 0.3273 / Low: 0.3061). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 CRC (High: 0.3221 / Low: 0.3172).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.3345) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0216 (+6.92%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.3345

2021 Avg (June) 0.3129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3242	0.3159	0.3191
February	0.3221	0.3172	0.3195
March	0.3244	0.3120	0.3198
April	0.3281	0.3180	0.3234
May	0.3340	0.3246	0.3290
June	0.3395	0.3295	0.3345
July	0.3349	0.3255	0.3309
August	0.3273	0.3061	0.3201
September	0.3203	0.3054	0.3116
October	0.3094	0.2980	0.3030
November	0.3030	0.2890	0.2964
December	0.2920	0.2809	0.2853