YEARLY HIGH
428.7457 CRC
YEARLY LOW
366.1458 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
404.2966 CRC

2016 AUD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 428.7457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 366.1458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.5999 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 376.2960 to the December average rate of 403.8212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 428.7457 was down 3.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 443.2420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,143,729 CRC
2015 Average 2,010,740 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,830,729 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 312,999.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

424.6240
371.9026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 394.0272, compared to 414.5660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.5388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.0272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 414.5660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 27.6254 CRC (High: 412.2951 / Low: 384.6697). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8998 CRC (High: 387.4534 / Low: 378.5535).

May Spread (Volatile) ±27.6254
February Spread (Stable) ±8.8998

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 18.1129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.1129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 415.4048) against the same month in 2015 (average: 380.8008), the exchange rate shifted by +34.6040 (+9.09%).

2016 Avg (November) 415.4048
2015 Avg (November) 380.8008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 392.8077 366.1458 376.2960
February 387.4534 378.5535 382.3857
March 409.7541 384.7952 401.5705
April 417.4563 402.4453 410.1047
May 412.2951 384.6697 391.9918
June 415.0680 389.0875 401.8146
July 417.1435 407.6508 411.7629
August 422.9532 412.8895 418.4795
September 423.9815 411.5809 417.6971
October 426.7808 417.0342 420.2305
November 428.7457 404.8478 415.4048
December 411.9756 395.1655 403.8212