2016 FKP to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 FKP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the FKP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 815.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 671.0787.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 144.0166 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 772.1393 to the December average rate of 686.9048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 815.0953 was down 4.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 850.3661, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
FKP 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 769.4163, compared to 702.9298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 66.4865 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 95.1865 CRC (High: 815.0953 / Low: 719.9088). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.5448 CRC (High: 788.7278 / Low: 769.1830).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 51.6468 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 770.4318) against the same month in 2015 (average: 834.9378), the exchange rate shifted by -64.5060 (-7.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 794.6387 | 756.6907 | 772.1393 |
| February | 784.7460 | 742.1218 | 767.4366 |
| March | 774.2735 | 748.3604 | 762.5215 |
| April | 783.8955 | 753.4611 | 765.6953 |
| May | 788.7278 | 769.1830 | 778.2736 |
| June | 815.0953 | 719.9088 | 770.4318 |
| July | 729.1021 | 704.7347 | 718.7849 |
| August | 730.9886 | 706.0983 | 718.7719 |
| September | 738.2642 | 714.0488 | 724.0175 |
| October | 715.2192 | 671.0787 | 681.5207 |
| November | 698.5587 | 674.5483 | 687.5789 |
| December | 699.5352 | 673.6353 | 686.9048 |