2012 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.2004 CRC

YEARLY LOW

55.7093 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

61.4010 CRC

2012 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 68.2004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 55.7093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4911 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.3851 to the December average rate of 58.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 68.2004 was down 10.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 76.4971, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,410,021 CRC

2011 Average 3,475,287 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 2,785,466 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 624,554.67 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.8475

55.7449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 63.7899, compared to 59.0121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7778 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.7899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.0121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.5514 CRC (High: 65.3929 / Low: 58.8414). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8841 CRC (High: 61.2496 / Low: 59.3655).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.5514

September Spread (Stable) ±1.8841

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 2.6932 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6932

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 66.8390) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.9652), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1262 (-7.12%).

2012 Avg (March) 66.8390

2011 Avg (March) 71.9652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	65.4403	62.2135	63.3851
February	67.9934	65.0813	66.5947
March	68.2004	65.4968	66.8390
April	66.3630	63.2322	64.4618
May	65.3929	58.8414	61.8828
June	60.9130	58.2229	59.5762
July	61.7030	58.9250	60.7281
August	61.8757	59.0584	60.4935
September	61.2496	59.3655	60.3479
October	59.9047	56.1722	57.6547
November	57.8404	55.7093	56.7534
December	60.2873	56.1536	58.0950