2016 LSL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5627 CRC

YEARLY LOW

31.7403 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1041 CRC

2016 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 41.5627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 31.7403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8224 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9503 to the December average rate of 39.6999, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.5627 was down 12.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.4817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,813 CRC

2015 Average 210,661 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 158,701 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,111.88 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.6027

32.2546

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 34.9032, compared to 39.3051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.7496 CRC (High: 37.7739 / Low: 34.0243). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5771 CRC (High: 40.5845 / Low: 39.0075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7496

December Spread (Stable) ±1.5771

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 1.5693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 39.5252) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.6490), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8762 (+4.98%).

2016 Avg (November) 39.5252

2015 Avg (November) 37.6490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.8515	31.7403	32.9503
February	35.1198	33.2332	33.9552
March	36.0446	33.8405	34.8017
April	37.7108	35.1833	36.6489
May	37.7739	34.0243	35.0795
June	37.8350	34.3375	35.9838
July	39.3288	37.0243	37.9847
August	41.1028	37.8833	39.9070
September	40.7831	37.8339	39.1251
October	40.6154	38.6466	39.5884
November	41.5627	38.2663	39.5252
December	40.5845	39.0075	39.6999