2016 BRL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

177.2998 CRC

YEARLY LOW

129.1788 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

156.8720 CRC

2016 BRL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 177.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 129.1788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.1210 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.6058 to the December average rate of 164.1309, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 177.2998 was down 15.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 208.8393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,432,495 CRC

2015 Average 4,077,265 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 3,229,469 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,203,025.41 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

176.7951

128.5886

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 145.5611, compared to 168.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.6217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 145.5611

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 20.4405 CRC (High: 169.4833 / Low: 149.0428). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9327 CRC (High: 169.0671 / Low: 163.1344).

June Spread (Volatile) ±20.4405

July Spread (Stable) ±5.9327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 7.9041 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 172.7779) against the same month in 2015 (average: 137.8824), the exchange rate shifted by +34.8955 (+25.31%).

2016 Avg (October) 172.7779

2015 Avg (October) 137.8824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	136.2003	129.1788	132.6058
February	138.1544	131.9846	135.0971
March	148.9658	135.9270	144.8837
April	155.8065	145.4525	150.7519
May	156.0310	148.6522	151.6313
June	169.4833	149.0428	158.3969
July	169.0671	163.1344	166.9103
August	174.8779	167.9928	171.1527
September	171.9439	165.3169	169.2512
October	177.2998	168.5782	172.7779
November	174.0978	159.6838	164.8737
December	169.8246	155.7865	164.1309