YEARLY HIGH
0.0290 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0243 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0270 CRC

2016 BYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 0.0243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0271 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0290 was down 41.34% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 145 CRC
2015 Average 170 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 122 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.13 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0279
0.0245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BYR 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 0.0266, compared to 0.0275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0037 CRC (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0252). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CRC (High: 0.0275 / Low: 0.0275).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0271) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-30.49%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0271
2015 Avg (January) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0290 0.0252 0.0271
February 0.0254 0.0243 0.0247
March 0.0266 0.0250 0.0259
April 0.0279 0.0265 0.0270
May 0.0280 0.0271 0.0275
June 0.0275 0.0269 0.0272
July 0.0274 0.0271 0.0273
August 0.0276 0.0273 0.0274
September 0.0275 0.0275 0.0275
October 0.0276 0.0275 0.0276
November 0.0277 0.0274 0.0276
December 0.0277 0.0274 0.0275