2012 GTQ to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.3288 CRC

YEARLY LOW

62.3703 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.1823 CRC

2012 GTQ to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 66.3288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 62.3703.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9585 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.9548 to the December average rate of 63.4966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.3288 was up 0.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.8343, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331,644 CRC

2011 Average 322,274 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 311,851 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,792.31 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.9832

62.3373

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 64.9888, compared to 63.3757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.9888

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 63.3757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.7501 CRC (High: 64.6706 / Low: 62.9205). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6861 CRC (High: 63.0564 / Low: 62.3703).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.7501

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6861

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 65.5557) against the same month in 2011 (average: 63.8306), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7251 (+2.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 65.5557

2011 Avg (February) 63.8306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.6045	64.4805	64.9548
February	66.3288	65.2020	65.5557
March	66.0240	65.0457	65.6794
April	66.0431	64.3023	65.2025
May	65.5158	64.2578	64.7558
June	64.4235	63.1591	63.7846
July	64.4806	63.2691	63.9296
August	64.0787	62.9382	63.5051
September	63.0564	62.3703	62.6412
October	63.7656	62.5342	63.0918
November	63.9281	63.0022	63.5900
December	64.6706	62.9205	63.4966