2012 SZL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.2149 CRC

YEARLY LOW

55.9372 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.3965 CRC

2012 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 68.2149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 55.9372.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.2776 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.3683 to the December average rate of 58.0946, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.2149 was down 11.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.7444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 341,074 CRC

2011 Average 348,267 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 279,686 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,388.25 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.8357

55.8087

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 63.7936, compared to 58.9993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7936

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 58.9993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5206 CRC (High: 65.4452 / Low: 58.9245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8492 CRC (High: 57.7864 / Low: 55.9372).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5206

November Spread (Stable) ±1.8492

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6864 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 66.8334) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.8561), the exchange rate shifted by -5.0226 (-6.99%).

2012 Avg (March) 66.8334

2011 Avg (March) 71.8561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.4111	62.1170	63.3683
February	67.6069	65.3216	66.5714
March	68.2149	65.4111	66.8334
April	66.2543	63.3918	64.5292
May	65.4452	58.9245	61.8428
June	61.0579	58.0921	59.6164
July	61.6764	58.7931	60.6623
August	61.8000	58.9377	60.4230
September	61.2970	59.0861	60.2620
October	60.0646	56.5109	57.7431
November	57.7864	55.9372	56.8110
December	60.3134	56.4795	58.0946