2016 BGN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

318.1330 CRC

YEARLY LOW

292.6893 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

307.5682 CRC

2016 BGN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BGN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 318.1330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 292.6893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4437 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.7719 to the December average rate of 296.6333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 318.1330 was down 5.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 335.2319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,590,665 CRC

2015 Average 1,517,351 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,463,446 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,218.37 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

317.4655

294.7394

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 306.4421, compared to 308.6943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.4421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.6943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 16.2957 CRC (High: 313.8787 / Low: 297.5831). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3475 CRC (High: 317.1912 / Low: 313.8437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.2957

September Spread (Stable) ±3.3475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.0998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 314.5913) against the same month in 2015 (average: 303.8865), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7049 (+3.52%).

2016 Avg (August) 314.5913

2015 Avg (August) 303.8865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	299.5923	295.5387	297.7719
February	310.3206	298.4650	304.4781
March	310.6372	297.7491	304.3763
April	313.6401	307.2395	310.3381
May	316.4849	305.1415	309.8597
June	317.3154	306.8595	311.8286
July	311.9192	306.8764	309.3167
August	318.1330	310.7839	314.5913
September	317.1912	313.8437	315.5716
October	316.1159	307.3886	311.3196
November	313.8787	297.5831	304.7331
December	301.4010	292.6893	296.6333