YEARLY HIGH
6.4045 CRC
YEARLY LOW
5.7938 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0900 CRC

2016 LRD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LRD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 6.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 5.7938.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6106 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2652 to the December average rate of 5.9882, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.4045 was up 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.3911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,022 CRC
2015 Average 31,131 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 28,969 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,053.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.3866
5.8858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 6.1563, compared to 6.0238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.4246 CRC (High: 6.3324 / Low: 5.9078). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 CRC (High: 5.9435 / Low: 5.9116).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4246
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 6.3449) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.3438), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.02%).

2016 Avg (February) 6.3449
2015 Avg (February) 6.3438

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3552 6.0142 6.2652
February 6.4045 6.3097 6.3449
March 6.3332 6.2978 6.3141
April 6.3324 5.9078 6.0916
May 5.9435 5.9116 5.9276
June 6.0586 5.9328 5.9943
July 6.0713 6.0289 6.0515
August 6.0826 5.7938 5.9834
September 6.0456 5.9784 6.0199
October 6.1241 5.9844 6.0333
November 6.1089 6.0017 6.0662
December 6.0656 5.8918 5.9882