2016 VEF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85.3433 CRC

YEARLY LOW

53.5970 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

62.2360 CRC

2016 VEF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 85.3433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 53.5970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7462 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.8117 to the December average rate of 55.1226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 85.3433 was down 0.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 86.0504, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426,716 CRC

2015 Average 423,070 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 267,985 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,731.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

87.9772

50.5610

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 69.3458, compared to 55.1262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.2196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.3458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.1262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.9804 CRC (High: 54.8163 / Low: 53.8359). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1732 CRC (High: 55.2926 / Low: 55.1194).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9804

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 30.8509 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -30.8509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 84.8117) against the same month in 2015 (average: 85.2915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4798 (-0.56%).

2016 Avg (January) 84.8117

2015 Avg (January) 85.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	85.3433	84.5139	84.8117
February	85.1732	84.6326	84.8592
March	84.8373	84.2705	84.5300
April	53.8047	53.5970	53.6790
May	53.9370	53.6468	53.7979
June	54.8163	53.8359	54.3970
July	54.9229	54.4493	54.7407
August	55.3553	54.8596	55.0404
September	55.2926	55.1194	55.1962
October	55.4450	55.1079	55.3093
November	55.5682	54.9038	55.3481
December	55.4638	54.9379	55.1226