YEARLY HIGH
31.2788 CRC
YEARLY LOW
26.4694 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.1461 CRC

2016 MXN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MXN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 31.2788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 26.4694.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8094 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7502 to the December average rate of 26.8221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 31.2788 was down 15.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 37.1469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563,939 CRC
2015 Average 1,688,409 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,323,468 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 240,471.02 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

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MXN 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 29.7371, compared to 28.5551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.7371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 3.5405 CRC (High: 30.1151 / Low: 26.5746). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6727 CRC (High: 27.1421 / Low: 26.4694).

November Spread (Volatile) Âą3.5405
December Spread (Stable) Âą0.6727

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 29.7502) against the same month in 2015 (average: 36.6502), the exchange rate shifted by -6.9000 (-18.83%).

2016 Avg (January) 29.7502
2015 Avg (January) 36.6502

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Month High Low Average
January 31.2788 28.6776 29.7502
February 29.5689 28.1341 29.0576
March 30.9436 29.8311 30.3333
April 31.2243 30.0401 30.6154
May 31.2692 28.9225 29.5991
June 29.9310 28.5090 29.0672
July 29.7993 28.9587 29.4199
August 30.3202 28.9404 29.7113
September 30.0034 27.7269 28.7007
October 29.8201 28.3445 29.1407
November 30.1151 26.5746 27.5357
December 27.1421 26.4694 26.8221