2016 ZAR to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

41.6817 CRC

YEARLY LOW

31.7308 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

37.1047 CRC

2016 ZAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ZAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 41.6817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 31.7308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.9508 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9444 to the December average rate of 39.7149, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.6817 was down 12.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.5497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,084,083 CRC

2015 Average 2,106,882 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,586,541 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 497,541.82 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.5920

32.2492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 34.9025, compared to 39.3068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.7460 CRC (High: 37.7496 / Low: 34.0036). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6922 CRC (High: 40.6586 / Low: 38.9664).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7460

December Spread (Stable) ±1.6922

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 1.5704 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5704

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 39.5245) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.6459), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8786 (+4.99%).

2016 Avg (November) 39.5245

2015 Avg (November) 37.6459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.7897	31.7308	32.9444
February	35.1445	33.2315	33.9470
March	36.1790	33.7680	34.8123
April	37.7066	35.1835	36.6488
May	37.7496	34.0036	35.0785
June	37.8502	34.3288	35.9841
July	39.2705	36.9933	37.9619
August	41.1200	37.5871	39.8968
September	40.8335	37.7174	39.1183
October	40.6020	38.6268	39.6247
November	41.6817	38.2691	39.5245
December	40.6586	38.9664	39.7149