2016 SGD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

409.5224 CRC

YEARLY LOW

370.9731 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

393.7775 CRC

2016 SGD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SGD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 409.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 370.9731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5493 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 374.3992 to the December average rate of 383.2436, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 409.5224 was up 0.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 408.5741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,047,612 CRC

2015 Average 1,945,513 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,854,866 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,746.33 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

410.6261

371.1058

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 389.0711, compared to 398.4838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.4127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 389.0711

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.4838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 17.5006 CRC (High: 407.3201 / Low: 389.8195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4233 CRC (High: 409.5224 / Low: 404.0991).

June Spread (Volatile) ±17.5006

August Spread (Stable) ±5.4233

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.0775 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 407.3328) against the same month in 2015 (average: 381.9581), the exchange rate shifted by +25.3747 (+6.64%).

2016 Avg (August) 407.3328

2015 Avg (August) 381.9581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	380.9628	370.9731	374.3992
February	386.0776	376.9628	381.7427
March	396.2305	382.5032	389.7007
April	399.1326	393.3606	396.3881
May	400.8417	387.9520	391.5307
June	407.3201	389.8195	400.6653
July	407.8703	401.3555	404.9344
August	409.5224	404.0991	407.3328
September	408.6847	402.4625	405.0780
October	404.3067	395.2586	398.9931
November	399.0146	383.5960	391.3212
December	387.5851	379.6089	383.2436