2012 GBP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

828.6532 CRC

YEARLY LOW

768.8108 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

796.9818 CRC

2012 GBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 828.6532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 768.8108.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.8423 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 787.3039 to the December average rate of 808.4870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 828.6532 was down 0.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 830.4295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,143,266 CRC

2011 Average 4,024,511 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,844,054 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 299,211.64 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

811.6171

774.0555

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 797.3534, compared to 796.6102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 797.3534

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 796.6102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 46.7194 CRC (High: 821.6578 / Low: 774.9384). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.5366 CRC (High: 807.2403 / Low: 797.7037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±46.7194

October Spread (Stable) ±9.5366

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 25.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -25.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 808.4870) against the same month in 2011 (average: 781.9402), the exchange rate shifted by +26.5468 (+3.39%).

2012 Avg (December) 808.4870

2011 Avg (December) 781.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	801.2670	772.2386	787.3039
February	812.6110	798.1976	805.7784
March	812.8267	794.1995	804.0318
April	819.0570	799.6220	807.6321
May	821.6578	774.9384	802.1886
June	784.6573	768.8108	777.1856
July	787.5531	775.6390	780.8630
August	793.4563	777.3686	785.2190
September	812.4645	792.7235	804.4165
October	807.2403	797.7037	803.1981
November	807.4613	791.8584	797.4777
December	828.6532	800.3810	808.4870