2012 EGP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.1388 CRC

YEARLY LOW

80.7942 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

82.8466 CRC

2012 EGP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 85.1388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 80.7942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3446 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.0619 to the December average rate of 81.3524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 85.1388 was down 3.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 87.9179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 425,694 CRC

2011 Average 422,162 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 403,971 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,723.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

84.7797

81.0408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 83.7336, compared to 81.9597 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.7336

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.9597

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.5553 CRC (High: 84.3508 / Low: 82.7956). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4351 CRC (High: 82.0491 / Low: 81.6141).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5553

November Spread (Stable) ±0.4351

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6841 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 84.4681) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.7182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2501 (-0.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 84.4681

2011 Avg (February) 84.7182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	84.9555	83.4518	84.0619
February	85.1388	84.0454	84.4681
March	84.9911	83.4996	84.1811
April	84.0920	82.9321	83.5613
May	84.3508	82.7956	83.4067
June	83.5600	82.2485	82.7226
July	83.5079	81.9656	82.5422
August	82.5721	81.8390	82.1709
September	82.2723	81.5379	81.9273
October	82.1280	81.6707	81.9017
November	82.0491	81.6141	81.8635
December	82.0558	80.7942	81.3524