YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0394 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0402 ETB

2016 CRC to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0396 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0409 was up 2.53% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 ETB
2015 Average 193 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 197 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.45 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0408
0.0395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to ETB 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 0.0400, compared to 0.0403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0007 ETB (High: 0.0406 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 ETB (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0401).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0407) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0396), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.70%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0407
2015 Avg (December) 0.0396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0398 0.0394 0.0396
February 0.0400 0.0396 0.0397
March 0.0403 0.0398 0.0400
April 0.0404 0.0401 0.0403
May 0.0408 0.0401 0.0404
June 0.0406 0.0399 0.0402
July 0.0404 0.0400 0.0402
August 0.0403 0.0401 0.0402
September 0.0403 0.0400 0.0401
October 0.0404 0.0400 0.0402
November 0.0408 0.0403 0.0404
December 0.0409 0.0404 0.0407