2012 PLN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

165.4449 CRC

YEARLY LOW

140.2497 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

154.7065 CRC

2012 PLN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 165.4449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 140.2497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.1952 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8407 to the December average rate of 160.5591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 165.4449 was down 12.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 188.0968, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,308,899 CRC

2011 Average 3,401,639 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,804,994 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 503,904.88 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

164.0080

144.1288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 154.7760, compared to 154.6369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.7760

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 154.6369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 18.5590 CRC (High: 160.1487 / Low: 141.5897). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2184 CRC (High: 153.6191 / Low: 149.4007).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.5590

August Spread (Stable) ±4.2184

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.3856 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.3856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 161.1470) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.0979), the exchange rate shifted by -11.9509 (-6.90%).

2012 Avg (February) 161.1470

2011 Avg (February) 173.0979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.0131	144.9669	149.8407
February	165.4449	156.8356	161.1470
March	164.9377	159.3096	162.3514
April	162.9491	156.3639	158.9586
May	160.1487	141.5897	150.5730
June	149.1633	140.2497	145.7854
July	149.5293	143.6907	147.0973
August	153.6191	149.4007	151.4827
September	161.2177	149.6729	155.7091
October	159.7983	155.3405	157.8862
November	158.4504	151.9832	155.0871
December	165.3697	156.6612	160.5591