2016 JPY to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 JPY to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the JPY to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 5.4942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 4.4408.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0534 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5247 to the December average rate of 4.7447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.4942 was up 18.49% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
JPY 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 4.8163, compared to 5.2081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3917 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.5396 CRC (High: 5.3544 / Low: 4.8147). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1081 CRC (High: 4.8000 / Low: 4.6919).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3510 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 5.3990) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4508), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9482 (+21.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.5793 | 4.4408 | 4.5247 |
| February | 4.7693 | 4.4435 | 4.6811 |
| March | 4.8000 | 4.6919 | 4.7310 |
| April | 5.0341 | 4.7852 | 4.8835 |
| May | 5.0542 | 4.8445 | 4.9282 |
| June | 5.3369 | 4.8898 | 5.1494 |
| July | 5.4397 | 5.1025 | 5.2654 |
| August | 5.4908 | 5.3375 | 5.4207 |
| September | 5.4942 | 5.2939 | 5.3990 |
| October | 5.4405 | 5.2473 | 5.3228 |
| November | 5.3544 | 4.8147 | 5.0957 |
| December | 4.8455 | 4.6640 | 4.7447 |