2016 SBD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

71.1698 CRC

YEARLY LOW

64.9801 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.6977 CRC

2016 SBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 71.1698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 64.9801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1897 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8275 to the December average rate of 69.7745, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 71.1698 was down 1.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 71.9882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 355,849 CRC

2015 Average 340,227 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 324,900 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,948.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

70.8235

65.3733

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 67.4505, compared to 69.9449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.4944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.4505

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.9449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 2.5379 CRC (High: 71.1698 / Low: 68.6319). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4730 CRC (High: 69.0546 / Low: 68.5816).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.5379

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4730

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.5366 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 69.7745) against the same month in 2015 (average: 65.8281), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9465 (+6.00%).

2016 Avg (December) 69.7745

2015 Avg (December) 65.8281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.5155	64.9801	65.8275
February	66.3554	65.6405	66.0100
March	67.9813	65.7693	67.0687
April	68.7113	66.7998	67.5065
May	69.0546	68.5816	68.7905
June	70.0898	68.8274	69.4998
July	69.7936	68.8198	69.2577
August	70.6896	69.5361	70.1757
September	70.9015	69.6111	70.2596
October	70.6482	69.7342	70.3693
November	70.6823	68.5038	69.8327
December	71.1698	68.6319	69.7745