YEARLY HIGH
71.4632 CRC
YEARLY LOW
68.3787 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.0185 CRC

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,786,581 CRC
2015 Average 1,723,974 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,709,468 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,113.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

71.4337
68.6527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 69.1118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3479
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2110

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 0.2403 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (November) 71.2020
2015 Avg (November) 68.7317

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