YEARLY HIGH
429.0652 CRC
YEARLY LOW
366.6757 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
410.4769 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,145,326 CRC
2015 Average 2,093,964 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,833,379 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311,947.21 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

426.9035
373.4567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.9690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 416.9848

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.2324
November Spread (Stable) ±8.6597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (May) 414.5026
2015 Avg (May) 436.9023

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