2016 BWP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.2376 CRC

YEARLY LOW

45.7333 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.9469 CRC

2016 BWP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 53.2376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 45.7333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5043 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.5407 to the December average rate of 51.2658, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 53.2376 was down 6.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 56.8434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 266,188 CRC

2015 Average 264,308 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 228,667 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,521.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.9164

45.9611

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 48.2996, compared to 51.5942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2996

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.5942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.0245 CRC (High: 50.6952 / Low: 47.6708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2638 CRC (High: 52.0199 / Low: 50.7561).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.0245

December Spread (Stable) ±1.2638

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.7832 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7832

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 52.3368) against the same month in 2015 (average: 52.4015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0647 (-0.12%).

2016 Avg (August) 52.3368

2015 Avg (August) 52.4015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.7547	45.7333	46.5407
February	48.3636	46.8938	47.5552
March	49.2183	46.8669	47.9631
April	50.6322	48.5915	49.5687
May	50.6952	47.6708	48.7855
June	50.9140	47.9297	49.3843
July	51.3969	49.9870	50.6883
August	53.2376	51.0556	52.3368
September	52.9437	50.7033	51.8046
October	52.6631	51.1413	51.8945
November	53.1163	50.4649	51.5755
December	52.0199	50.7561	51.2658