2012 WST to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

229.1624 CRC

YEARLY LOW

207.5235 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

217.6343 CRC

2012 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 229.1624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 207.5235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.6388 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 213.1834 to the December average rate of 219.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 229.1624 was down 2.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 233.9670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,145,812 CRC

2011 Average 1,081,351 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,037,618 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,194.14 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

227.5947

208.1188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 218.1714, compared to 217.0972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 218.1714

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.0972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 20.0516 CRC (High: 227.5752 / Low: 207.5235). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5469 CRC (High: 221.5444 / Low: 216.9975).

May Spread (Volatile) ±20.0516

October Spread (Stable) ±4.5469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.3396 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 225.9717) against the same month in 2011 (average: 211.5985), the exchange rate shifted by +14.3732 (+6.79%).

2012 Avg (March) 225.9717

2011 Avg (March) 211.5985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	223.5342	208.1856	213.1834
February	229.0825	219.8830	223.7039
March	229.1624	220.6213	225.9717
April	225.1712	219.7180	221.8837
May	227.5752	207.5235	214.5441
June	218.9280	207.7096	209.7418
July	219.9416	208.4292	213.1295
August	219.2688	213.3891	216.1367
September	221.9091	213.1276	218.5728
October	221.5444	216.9975	218.2097
November	219.1109	214.1651	217.4312
December	223.9084	215.7584	219.1036