2016 AZN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

361.4963 CRC

YEARLY LOW

305.5506 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

339.4683 CRC

2016 AZN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 361.4963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 305.5506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.9457 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.4223 to the December average rate of 310.7049, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 361.4963 was down 47.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 692.5860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,807,481 CRC

2015 Average 2,655,788 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,527,753 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 279,728.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

362.1960

306.0239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 346.0210, compared to 332.9156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.1054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 346.0210

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 332.9156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 24.0454 CRC (High: 345.5759 / Low: 321.5305). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3686 CRC (High: 356.6859 / Low: 350.3173).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.0454

April Spread (Stable) ±6.3686

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 17.3006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 357.5150) against the same month in 2015 (average: 507.0893), the exchange rate shifted by -149.5743 (-29.50%).

2016 Avg (May) 357.5150

2015 Avg (May) 507.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	344.8667	330.2149	338.4223
February	343.3739	332.4306	339.1988
March	345.5759	321.5305	331.1986
April	356.6859	350.3173	352.9649
May	361.4963	354.9463	357.5150
June	360.9600	351.6576	356.8263
July	353.5404	341.9268	348.8661
August	343.7468	332.7474	338.0438
September	338.3909	331.7596	335.0160
October	345.4153	332.7096	341.0816
November	333.6171	315.0775	323.7810
December	315.5243	305.5506	310.7049