YEARLY HIGH
573.9979 CRC
YEARLY LOW
525.5155 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
551.8698 CRC

2016 CHF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 573.9979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 525.5155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.4824 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 532.4795 to the December average rate of 539.7948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 573.9979 was down 8.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 626.3709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,869,989 CRC
2015 Average 2,779,884 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,627,577 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242,412.12 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

568.3647
529.2172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 546.8737, compared to 556.8660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.9923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 546.8737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 556.8660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 29.0845 CRC (High: 569.7056 / Low: 540.6212). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6672 CRC (High: 569.5664 / Low: 560.8992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±29.0845
September Spread (Stable) ±8.6672

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 14.6816 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.6816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 565.0837) against the same month in 2015 (average: 551.4654), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6183 (+2.47%).

2016 Avg (August) 565.0837
2015 Avg (August) 551.4654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 538.7668 525.5155 532.4795
February 551.6954 526.9630 540.9926
March 555.5320 536.2956 544.7482
April 561.9928 546.7827 555.2813
May 562.6689 539.5796 548.0598
June 566.8809 542.8274 559.6808
July 563.7289 551.2999 557.0367
August 573.9979 558.2028 565.0837
September 569.5664 560.8992 565.1024
October 567.6183 555.5022 559.7017
November 569.7056 540.6212 554.4764
December 545.3772 535.2806 539.7948