Which one of these statements correctly relates to the capital commitments to U.S. Venture Funds?

A. The highest level of commitment occurred in 1999.

B. The average annual commitment since the Year 2004 has been less than that of the 1980s.

C. After the Year 2000, the level of commitment has steadily declined.

D. The level of commitment is relatively unaffected by economic conditions.

E. As of 2016, the amount of capital commitments was increasing.