2012 YER to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3923 CRC

YEARLY LOW

2.2975 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3342 CRC

2012 YER to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.3923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0948 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3233 to the December average rate of 2.3308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3923 was down 0.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,961 CRC

2011 Average 11,700 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 11,487 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 474.11 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3623

2.3193

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 2.3428, compared to 2.3255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3428

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0687 CRC (High: 2.3879 / Low: 2.3191). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 CRC (High: 2.3298 / Low: 2.3158).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0687

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.3587) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.3187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0401 (+1.73%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.3587

2011 Avg (March) 2.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3464	2.2975	2.3233
February	2.3879	2.3191	2.3470
March	2.3923	2.3383	2.3587
April	2.3633	2.3254	2.3464
May	2.3765	2.3346	2.3505
June	2.3501	2.3165	2.3310
July	2.3538	2.3068	2.3280
August	2.3347	2.3147	2.3234
September	2.3305	2.3115	2.3229
October	2.3298	2.3158	2.3244
November	2.3318	2.3156	2.3238
December	2.3765	2.3190	2.3308