2016 HKD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 71.4632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 68.3787.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0845 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.8967 to the December average rate of 70.9617, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 71.4632 was up 2.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.9671, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
HKD 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 69.1118, compared to 70.9253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8135 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.3479 CRC (High: 70.4714 / Low: 69.1235). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2110 CRC (High: 69.1539 / Low: 68.9430).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2403 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 71.2020) against the same month in 2015 (average: 68.7317), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4703 (+3.59%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.4959 | 68.3787 | 68.8967 |
| February | 69.1343 | 68.7149 | 68.9011 |
| March | 69.0004 | 68.7326 | 68.8844 |
| April | 69.1539 | 68.9430 | 69.0181 |
| May | 69.3087 | 68.8818 | 69.0912 |
| June | 70.4714 | 69.1235 | 69.8790 |
| July | 70.6623 | 70.2839 | 70.4518 |
| August | 71.1975 | 70.5251 | 70.7987 |
| September | 71.1173 | 70.8959 | 71.0004 |
| October | 71.3016 | 70.8888 | 71.1372 |
| November | 71.4632 | 70.6406 | 71.2020 |
| December | 71.4405 | 70.7477 | 70.9617 |