YEARLY HIGH
0.0378 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.0320 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0344 MXN

2016 CRC to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CRC to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.0378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0336 to the December average rate of 0.0373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0378 was up 15.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0327, 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 189 MXN
2015 Average 148 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 160 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.04 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0377
0.0322
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC to MXN 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 0.0337, compared to 0.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0337
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 MXN (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0332). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MXN (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0368).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0373) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+16.38%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0373
2015 Avg (December) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0349 0.0320 0.0336
February 0.0355 0.0338 0.0344
March 0.0335 0.0323 0.0330
April 0.0333 0.0320 0.0327
May 0.0346 0.0320 0.0338
June 0.0351 0.0334 0.0344
July 0.0345 0.0336 0.0340
August 0.0346 0.0330 0.0337
September 0.0361 0.0333 0.0349
October 0.0353 0.0335 0.0343
November 0.0376 0.0332 0.0364
December 0.0378 0.0368 0.0373