2012 BWP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

71.2715 CRC

YEARLY LOW

62.1543 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

65.9213 CRC

2012 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 71.2715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 62.1543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.1172 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.1046 to the December average rate of 63.8344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 71.2715 was down 9.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 78.6780, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 356,357 CRC

2011 Average 366,864 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 310,772 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,585.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

71.1711

62.0481

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 67.6920, compared to 64.1505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.6920

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 5.2348 CRC (High: 68.5498 / Low: 63.3150). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3869 CRC (High: 65.6886 / Low: 64.3018).

May Spread (Volatile) ±5.2348

September Spread (Stable) ±1.3869

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 2.1676 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1676

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 70.0169) against the same month in 2011 (average: 75.0926), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0756 (-6.76%).

2012 Avg (March) 70.0169

2011 Avg (March) 75.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	69.7197	67.0742	68.1046
February	71.2553	69.2879	70.4108
March	71.2715	68.6707	70.0169
April	69.2136	66.7919	67.8493
May	68.5498	63.3150	65.8573
June	65.1790	63.2835	63.9132
July	65.6229	63.6264	64.7248
August	65.4984	64.0054	64.7403
September	65.6886	64.3018	65.1638
October	64.9958	62.5523	63.6317
November	63.5608	62.1543	62.8084
December	65.6934	62.7717	63.8344