2012 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

200.2140 CRC

YEARLY LOW

185.1057 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

190.6114 CRC

2012 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 200.2140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 185.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1083 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.4316 to the December average rate of 195.2393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 200.2140 was up 5.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 189.2875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,001,070 CRC

2011 Average 911,122 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 925,529 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,541.36 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

196.0623

186.1869

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 189.0411, compared to 192.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.0411

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 192.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.3788 CRC (High: 192.4846 / Low: 185.1057). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2237 CRC (High: 192.4449 / Low: 191.2212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.3788

September Spread (Stable) ±1.2237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.9085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 195.2393) against the same month in 2011 (average: 185.7964), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4429 (+5.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 195.2393

2011 Avg (December) 185.7964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	190.3758	186.7562	188.4316
February	191.0849	188.7811	189.9056
March	191.6884	188.7248	190.1312
April	190.9366	188.8492	189.8501
May	192.4846	185.1057	188.9184
June	188.9325	185.1222	187.0099
July	191.5926	187.4307	189.8731
August	191.7789	190.0819	190.9247
September	192.4449	191.2212	191.8609
October	193.6931	192.1088	192.9107
November	193.6430	191.3991	192.2819
December	200.2140	193.6087	195.2393