YEARLY HIGH
83.0526 CRC
YEARLY LOW
78.9477 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
81.8430 CRC

2016 CNY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 83.0526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 78.9477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1049 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 81.6502 to the December average rate of 79.5050, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 83.0526 was down 5.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 87.5779, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,076,316 CRC
2015 Average 2,131,300 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,973,693 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102,622.93 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

82.9528
79.1916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 82.1481, compared to 81.5379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 82.1481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 81.5379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.3220 CRC (High: 81.7358 / Low: 79.4138). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3431 CRC (High: 82.7034 / Low: 82.3603).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.3220
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3431

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 1.3210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 82.1579) against the same month in 2015 (average: 86.0618), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9039 (-4.54%).

2016 Avg (May) 82.1579
2015 Avg (May) 86.0618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.9047 81.1650 81.6502
February 82.3444 81.5100 81.8961
March 82.8249 81.7645 82.1964
April 82.9121 82.3306 82.6394
May 83.0526 81.5946 82.1579
June 82.9188 81.6388 82.3489
July 82.3963 81.5084 81.8629
August 82.7978 82.3217 82.5771
September 82.7034 82.3603 82.5272
October 82.7932 81.1668 82.0382
November 81.7358 79.4138 80.7172
December 80.1162 78.9477 79.5050