YEARLY HIGH
318.1686 CRC
YEARLY LOW
292.6112 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
307.5184 CRC

2016 BAM to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BAM to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 318.1686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 292.6112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.5574 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.8148 to the December average rate of 296.5093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 318.1686 was down 4.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 334.5767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,590,843 CRC
2015 Average 1,517,205 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,463,056 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,786.81 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

317.3489
294.6148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 306.4620, compared to 308.5747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 306.4620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 308.5747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 16.5331 CRC (High: 314.1501 / Low: 297.6169). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2616 CRC (High: 316.8848 / Low: 313.6232).

November Spread (Volatile) ±16.5331
September Spread (Stable) ±3.2616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.1226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 314.4077) against the same month in 2015 (average: 303.8060), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6017 (+3.49%).

2016 Avg (August) 314.4077
2015 Avg (August) 303.8060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.5349 295.6219 297.8148
February 310.3077 298.3962 304.5211
March 310.5612 297.7229 304.3521
April 313.7557 307.1448 310.3578
May 316.3974 305.1535 309.9059
June 317.4232 306.8975 311.8206
July 312.1094 306.7937 309.1783
August 318.1686 310.5871 314.4077
September 316.8848 313.6232 315.4544
October 316.3652 307.1338 311.2667
November 314.1501 297.6169 304.6320
December 301.8719 292.6112 296.5093