2016 GEL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

255.0198 CRC

YEARLY LOW

196.3765 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

230.5537 CRC

2016 GEL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GEL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 255.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 196.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.6433 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 220.0411 to the December average rate of 207.6533, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 255.0198 was down 17.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 307.3713, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,275,099 CRC

2015 Average 1,228,282 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 981,882 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 293,216.61 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

251.5870

203.6593

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 232.0333, compared to 229.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 232.0333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 229.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 23.2798 CRC (High: 255.0198 / Low: 231.7400). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3722 CRC (High: 217.6363 / Low: 214.2641).

June Spread (Volatile) ±23.2798

February Spread (Stable) ±3.3722

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 15.8437 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.8437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 247.5930) against the same month in 2015 (average: 237.2257), the exchange rate shifted by +10.3673 (+4.37%).

2016 Avg (June) 247.5930

2015 Avg (June) 237.2257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	224.4373	215.2250	220.0411
February	217.6363	214.2641	216.0152
March	233.7802	216.5568	225.2636
April	240.9728	232.6071	237.2937
May	251.3330	240.7844	245.9932
June	255.0198	231.7400	247.5930
July	236.1949	232.0553	233.4938
August	242.1257	232.5740	236.9778
September	240.6240	235.7747	238.4571
October	237.0496	230.6227	234.3663
November	230.2747	215.9559	223.4969
December	215.0860	196.3765	207.6533