2016 PEN to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

166.9878 CRC

YEARLY LOW

151.6003 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

161.1201 CRC

2016 PEN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 166.9878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 151.6003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3875 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 156.0182 to the December average rate of 162.0926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 166.9878 was down 8.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 182.2219, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 834,939 CRC

2015 Average 840,707 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 758,001 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 76,937.69 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

166.6531

151.7560

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 158.7956, compared to 163.4447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 158.7956

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.4447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 8.5961 CRC (High: 160.7709 / Low: 152.1748). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4988 CRC (High: 164.5515 / Low: 162.0527).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.5961

September Spread (Stable) ±2.4988

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.0208 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 165.4117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 168.4589), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0472 (-1.81%).

2016 Avg (July) 165.4117

2015 Avg (July) 168.4589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	157.7359	154.5817	156.0182
February	154.7042	151.6003	152.9974
March	160.7709	152.1748	157.0584
April	164.6831	158.1227	162.1151
May	163.4503	159.5027	161.0616
June	166.0878	159.5951	163.5227
July	166.9878	162.6294	165.4117
August	166.1656	162.7721	164.7841
September	164.5515	162.0527	162.9845
October	164.5885	161.9338	163.0227
November	164.1227	160.5665	162.3727
December	164.8786	160.7900	162.0926