YEARLY HIGH
622.9053 CRC
YEARLY LOW
572.3345 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
601.5677 CRC

2016 EUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 622.9053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 572.3345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.5707 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 582.4258 to the December average rate of 579.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 622.9053 was down 4.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 653.4859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,114,526 CRC
2015 Average 2,967,222 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,861,673 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 252,853.59 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

621.1020
576.2631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 599.4401, compared to 603.6953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 599.4401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 603.6953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 33.3397 CRC (High: 615.2478 / Low: 581.9082). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0696 CRC (High: 620.4828 / Low: 613.4133).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.3397
September Spread (Stable) ±7.0696

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 15.7931 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.7931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 615.1731) against the same month in 2015 (average: 594.4815), the exchange rate shifted by +20.6916 (+3.48%).

2016 Avg (August) 615.1731
2015 Avg (August) 594.4815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 586.6143 577.2375 582.4258
February 607.3899 583.1418 595.6386
March 608.2544 582.1924 595.6403
April 614.2749 600.5682 607.0695
May 619.8955 596.7772 605.8628
June 621.2514 599.8605 610.0035
July 611.4034 599.6101 604.9023
August 622.9053 607.1963 615.1731
September 620.4828 613.4133 617.3654
October 619.4440 600.8961 608.9386
November 615.2478 581.9082 595.7928
December 591.2901 572.3345 579.9997