YEARLY HIGH
277.1909 CRC
YEARLY LOW
266.6135 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
271.7194 CRC

2016 BBD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 277.1909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 266.6135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.5774 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.0011 to the December average rate of 274.9086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 277.1909 was up 2.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 271.3320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,385,955 CRC
2015 Average 1,336,499 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,333,068 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,887.01 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

277.0194
266.3961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 268.4208, compared to 275.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.4208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 4.9650 CRC (High: 273.3963 / Low: 268.4313). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8685 CRC (High: 275.8310 / Low: 274.9625).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.9650
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8685

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2255 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 276.1341) against the same month in 2015 (average: 266.3586), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7754 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (November) 276.1341
2015 Avg (November) 266.3586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 269.5550 267.0858 268.0011
February 269.1676 267.3102 268.1393
March 268.1091 266.6135 267.2813
April 268.2600 267.3559 267.6668
May 268.9163 267.4726 268.2195
June 273.3963 268.4313 271.2169
July 273.9690 272.5867 273.2445
August 276.1250 273.6494 274.5506
September 275.8310 274.9625 275.3582
October 276.5801 274.8920 275.9120
November 277.1909 273.9569 276.1341
December 276.7023 273.9368 274.9086