2016 CAD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 429.0652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 366.6757.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.3894 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 377.9106 to the December average rate of 412.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 429.0652 was down 7.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 465.9315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CAD 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 403.9690, compared to 416.9848 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.0158 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 22.2324 CRC (High: 388.9081 / Low: 366.6757). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6597 CRC (High: 415.6543 / Low: 406.9946).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 6.0822 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 414.5026) against the same month in 2015 (average: 436.9023), the exchange rate shifted by -22.3997 (-5.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 388.9081 | 366.6757 | 377.9106 |
| February | 397.2011 | 383.3852 | 388.9377 |
| March | 411.4119 | 398.5566 | 404.4543 |
| April | 427.5029 | 407.7699 | 417.2723 |
| May | 429.0652 | 407.9819 | 414.5026 |
| June | 427.1518 | 410.7116 | 420.7366 |
| July | 424.0850 | 413.9188 | 419.4291 |
| August | 428.8783 | 416.3185 | 422.4496 |
| September | 427.6183 | 416.6280 | 420.6730 |
| October | 421.4246 | 410.1149 | 416.5307 |
| November | 415.6543 | 406.9946 | 410.4485 |
| December | 418.5258 | 406.6760 | 412.3780 |