2016 ETB to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.3902 CRC

YEARLY LOW

24.4644 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

24.8925 CRC

2016 ETB to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 25.3902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 24.4644.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9258 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2294 to the December average rate of 24.5834, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.3902 was down 5.40% compared to the 2015 peak of 26.8408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,951 CRC

2015 Average 129,241 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 122,322 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,629.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.2940

24.5188

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 24.9713, compared to 24.8138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.9713

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.4326 CRC (High: 25.0767 / Low: 24.6441). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1227 CRC (High: 24.9660 / Low: 24.8433).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4326

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1626 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 25.2294) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.6056), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3762 (-5.17%).

2016 Avg (January) 25.2294

2015 Avg (January) 26.6056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	25.3902	25.1269	25.2294
February	25.2802	25.0274	25.1580
March	25.0968	24.8047	24.9954
April	24.9101	24.7666	24.8331
May	24.9326	24.5370	24.7380
June	25.0767	24.6441	24.8740
July	24.9869	24.7752	24.8937
August	24.9660	24.8433	24.8867
September	25.0028	24.8241	24.9138
October	24.9730	24.7821	24.8603
November	24.8444	24.5126	24.7447
December	24.7685	24.4644	24.5834