2016 BIF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3477 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.3234 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3364 CRC

2016 BIF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.3477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.3234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3432 to the December average rate of 0.3286, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3477 was down 0.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,739 CRC

2015 Average 1,707 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,617 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3461

0.3270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.3427, compared to 0.3301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0244 CRC (High: 0.3477 / Low: 0.3234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CRC (High: 0.3320 / Low: 0.3299).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.3382) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3421), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-1.15%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.3382

2015 Avg (June) 0.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3472	0.3406	0.3432
February	0.3465	0.3420	0.3438
March	0.3448	0.3401	0.3424
April	0.3466	0.3425	0.3445
May	0.3472	0.3421	0.3440
June	0.3477	0.3234	0.3382
July	0.3310	0.3284	0.3297
August	0.3320	0.3289	0.3304
September	0.3322	0.3289	0.3309
October	0.3320	0.3299	0.3311
November	0.3316	0.3281	0.3303
December	0.3318	0.3263	0.3286