2016 SZL to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.5229 CRC

YEARLY LOW

31.7655 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1055 CRC

2016 SZL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 41.5229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 31.7655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7574 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9590 to the December average rate of 39.6715, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.5229 was down 12.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.4770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,615 CRC

2015 Average 210,685 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 158,828 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,786.95 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.6630

32.2587

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 34.9013, compared to 39.3098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.7576 CRC (High: 37.7752 / Low: 34.0177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6981 CRC (High: 40.6446 / Low: 38.9466).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7576

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6981

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 1.5617 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 39.5154) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.6477), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8677 (+4.96%).

2016 Avg (November) 39.5154

2015 Avg (November) 37.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.7648	31.7655	32.9590
February	35.0970	33.2713	33.9442
March	36.0977	33.7867	34.7942
April	37.7441	35.1815	36.6438
May	37.7752	34.0177	35.0821
June	37.8120	34.3375	35.9845
July	39.1970	36.9784	37.9610
August	41.1185	38.1263	39.9626
September	40.7263	37.6519	39.1361
October	40.5453	38.6305	39.6122
November	41.5229	38.1605	39.5154
December	40.6446	38.9466	39.6715