YEARLY HIGH
4.4828 CRC
YEARLY LOW
4.2539 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3462 CRC

2016 JMD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the JMD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.4828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 4.2539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2289 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4498 to the December average rate of 4.2711, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4828 was down 5.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.7495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,414 CRC
2015 Average 22,893 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 21,269 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,144.30 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4677
4.2533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 4.3882, compared to 4.3042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0896 CRC (High: 4.3785 / Low: 4.2889). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 CRC (High: 4.3397 / Low: 4.3226).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0896
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.4498) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.6862), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2363 (-5.04%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.4498
2015 Avg (January) 4.6862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4828 4.4218 4.4498
February 4.4480 4.4014 4.4243
March 4.4165 4.3886 4.3994
April 4.4067 4.3626 4.3891
May 4.3785 4.2889 4.3375
June 4.3611 4.3076 4.3291
July 4.3308 4.3076 4.3208
August 4.3397 4.3226 4.3317
September 4.3353 4.3102 4.3232
October 4.3219 4.2614 4.3023
November 4.2900 4.2567 4.2761
December 4.3084 4.2539 4.2711