YEARLY HIGH
13.6789 CRC
YEARLY LOW
12.4678 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9556 CRC

2016 GMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 13.6789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 12.4678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2111 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5695 to the December average rate of 12.8601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.6789 was down 0.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.8044, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,395 CRC
2015 Average 65,006 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 62,339 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,055.39 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.6916
12.4434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 13.0234, compared to 12.8877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.2111 CRC (High: 13.6789 / Low: 12.4678). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0888 CRC (High: 12.8509 / Low: 12.7621).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2111
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6288 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 13.1776) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.4261), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7515 (+6.05%).

2016 Avg (March) 13.1776
2015 Avg (March) 12.4261

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6711 13.4941 13.5695
February 13.6653 13.5124 13.5876
March 13.6789 12.4678 13.1776
April 12.6139 12.4897 12.5488
May 12.6248 12.5117 12.5475
June 12.8109 12.5852 12.7094
July 12.8509 12.7621 12.8029
August 12.9980 12.7687 12.8726
September 12.9807 12.8811 12.9250
October 12.9732 12.8722 12.9333
November 13.0132 12.7496 12.9324
December 12.9827 12.6938 12.8601