2012 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0495 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.9225 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9859 CRC

2012 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.0495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.9225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1270 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9986 to the December average rate of 1.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0495 was down 6.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,247 CRC

2011 Average 5,287 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,612 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 635.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0370

0.9295

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 1.0002, compared to 0.9717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0002

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0697 CRC (High: 1.0162 / Low: 0.9465). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 CRC (High: 0.9971 / Low: 0.9806).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0697

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0280) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+1.84%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0280

2011 Avg (February) 1.0094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0218	0.9736	0.9986
February	1.0495	1.0127	1.0280
March	1.0340	1.0085	1.0231
April	1.0286	1.0042	1.0125
May	1.0162	0.9465	0.9836
June	0.9662	0.9457	0.9555
July	0.9604	0.9225	0.9385
August	0.9580	0.9316	0.9442
September	0.9995	0.9579	0.9800
October	0.9971	0.9806	0.9882
November	0.9895	0.9681	0.9773
December	1.0285	0.9843	1.0017