YEARLY HIGH
0.6160 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.5925 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6039 CRC

2016 KPW to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KPW to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 0.6160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.5925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5956 to the December average rate of 0.6118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6160 was up 2.17% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,080 CRC
2015 Average 2,970 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,963 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.70 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6156
0.5920
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.5965, compared to 0.6113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0109 CRC (High: 0.6075 / Low: 0.5966). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CRC (High: 0.6129 / Low: 0.6110).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.6136) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0217 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.6136
2015 Avg (November) 0.5919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5990 0.5935 0.5956
February 0.5981 0.5940 0.5959
March 0.5957 0.5925 0.5940
April 0.5962 0.5941 0.5948
May 0.5977 0.5944 0.5961
June 0.6075 0.5966 0.6027
July 0.6089 0.6057 0.6072
August 0.6135 0.6080 0.6101
September 0.6129 0.6110 0.6119
October 0.6146 0.6109 0.6131
November 0.6160 0.6087 0.6136
December 0.6159 0.6097 0.6118