2012 GYD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5398 CRC

YEARLY LOW

2.4318 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4783 CRC

2012 GYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 2.5398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 2.4318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1080 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5005 to the December average rate of 2.4748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.5398 was down 1.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,699 CRC

2011 Average 12,302 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 12,159 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.15 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.5182

2.4492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 2.4925, compared to 2.4641 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4925

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4641

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0852 CRC (High: 2.5242 / Low: 2.4390). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 CRC (High: 2.4757 / Low: 2.4566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0852

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.5005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+1.88%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.5005

2011 Avg (January) 2.4545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5398	2.4700	2.5005
February	2.5301	2.4993	2.5125
March	2.5239	2.4810	2.5017
April	2.5120	2.4715	2.4907
May	2.5242	2.4390	2.4845
June	2.4960	2.4318	2.4650
July	2.4881	2.4416	2.4615
August	2.4736	2.4521	2.4619
September	2.4677	2.4433	2.4550
October	2.4750	2.4405	2.4640
November	2.4757	2.4566	2.4676
December	2.5215	2.4603	2.4748