2012 BRL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

300.1093 CRC

YEARLY LOW

234.2143 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

258.6508 CRC

2012 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 300.1093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 234.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.8949 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 283.6210 to the December average rate of 240.8827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 300.1093 was down 8.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 326.2244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,502,731 CRC

2011 Average 7,519,099 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 5,855,358 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,647,373.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

301.9048

235.3352

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 272.5290, compared to 244.7727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 27.7562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.5290

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 244.7727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 23.5941 CRC (High: 293.6287 / Low: 270.0347). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3824 CRC (High: 246.9900 / Low: 244.6076).

January Spread (Volatile) ±23.5941

October Spread (Stable) ±2.3824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 17.8241 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.8241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 296.3573) against the same month in 2011 (average: 298.7556), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3983 (-0.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 296.3573

2011 Avg (February) 298.7556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	293.6287	270.0347	283.6210
February	300.1093	292.6644	296.3573
March	297.5516	276.6809	283.7363
April	277.8152	266.1492	272.4875
May	265.2643	242.4505	254.6634
June	249.6959	239.2375	244.3083
July	250.9574	243.8070	246.7918
August	247.9365	243.9890	246.5060
September	247.9038	244.3775	246.4082
October	246.9900	244.6076	246.0781
November	246.5549	236.4101	241.9695
December	249.3704	234.2143	240.8827