2016 WST to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

221.6614 CRC

YEARLY LOW

198.9242 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

213.7394 CRC

2016 WST to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the WST to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 221.6614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 198.9242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7372 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.6234 to the December average rate of 216.8341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 221.6614 was down 1.71% compared to the 2015 peak of 225.5250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,108,307 CRC

2015 Average 1,059,014 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 994,621 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 113,685.89 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

219.7285

205.4320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 210.3380, compared to 217.1409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 210.3380

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 217.1409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 12.8318 CRC (High: 211.7560 / Low: 198.9242). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9322 CRC (High: 219.4286 / Low: 216.4963).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.8318

September Spread (Stable) ±2.9322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5274 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 218.5371) against the same month in 2015 (average: 206.8183), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7188 (+5.67%).

2016 Avg (November) 218.5371

2015 Avg (November) 206.8183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	211.7560	198.9242	206.6234
February	210.0648	202.5467	207.7964
March	213.2178	208.1680	210.5674
April	214.3759	209.8047	212.8161
May	214.7597	205.0733	210.2887
June	217.6076	209.4234	213.9361
July	218.3223	211.4702	215.2520
August	218.1283	214.2822	216.2746
September	219.4286	216.4963	218.0258
October	219.5021	216.0811	217.9216
November	221.6614	215.7835	218.5371
December	218.2204	213.4881	216.8341