2016 CNY to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 1.3210 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |