2016 BYN to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 BYN to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the BYN to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 554.3818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 533.2270.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.1548 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 536.0023 to the December average rate of 550.5851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 554.3818 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 542.6640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BYN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
BYN to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 536.8417, compared to 550.1640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.3223 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 9.9300 CRC (High: 546.7926 / Low: 536.8626). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7370 CRC (High: 551.6620 / Low: 549.9250).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.7158 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 552.2682) against the same month in 2015 (average: 532.7173), the exchange rate shifted by +19.5509 (+3.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 539.1100 | 534.1716 | 536.0023 |
| February | 538.3353 | 534.6205 | 536.2785 |
| March | 536.2182 | 533.2270 | 534.5627 |
| April | 536.5200 | 534.7118 | 535.3336 |
| May | 537.8326 | 534.9451 | 536.4390 |
| June | 546.7926 | 536.8626 | 542.4338 |
| July | 547.9380 | 545.1733 | 546.4891 |
| August | 552.2500 | 547.2988 | 549.1012 |
| September | 551.6620 | 549.9250 | 550.7163 |
| October | 553.1601 | 549.7840 | 551.8239 |
| November | 554.3818 | 547.9138 | 552.2682 |
| December | 554.3612 | 548.7190 | 550.5851 |