YEARLY HIGH
1.2685 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.1612 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2256 CRC

2016 KMF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KMF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 1.1612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1074 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1869 to the December average rate of 1.1790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2685 was down 4.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.3308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,343 CRC
2015 Average 6,030 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 5,806 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2607
1.1716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 1.2211, compared to 1.2301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0691 CRC (High: 1.2501 / Low: 1.1810). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 CRC (High: 1.2576 / Low: 1.2404).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0691
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 1.2490) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1979), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+4.27%).

2016 Avg (July) 1.2490
2015 Avg (July) 1.1979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2119 1.1735 1.1869
February 1.2305 1.1873 1.2096
March 1.2235 1.1835 1.2083
April 1.2409 1.2204 1.2334
May 1.2527 1.2122 1.2374
June 1.2683 1.2328 1.2510
July 1.2685 1.2196 1.2490
August 1.2531 1.2257 1.2376
September 1.2576 1.2404 1.2532
October 1.2565 1.2303 1.2453
November 1.2501 1.1810 1.2166
December 1.1940 1.1612 1.1790