YEARLY HIGH
181.8064 CRC
YEARLY LOW
165.7579 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
176.1545 CRC

2016 LTL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 181.8064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 165.7579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0485 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 172.3272 to the December average rate of 168.0268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 181.8064 was down 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 189.4393, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 909,032 CRC
2015 Average 884,679 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 828,790 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,242.43 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

182.3685
166.7230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 175.6764, compared to 176.6326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.6764
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.6326

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 10.9761 CRC (High: 179.6918 / Low: 168.7157). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6574 CRC (High: 173.2412 / Low: 171.5838).

November Spread (Volatile) ±10.9761
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6574

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 6.3731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 181.0647) against the same month in 2015 (average: 176.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9416 (+2.81%).

2016 Avg (September) 181.0647
2015 Avg (September) 176.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.2412 171.5838 172.3272
February 177.1687 172.4793 174.8117
March 176.7895 172.1318 174.4640
April 177.9674 176.2390 177.0193
May 178.7630 175.8190 177.1567
June 180.4300 176.4938 178.2796
July 178.0150 176.3268 177.1885
August 181.7003 177.8734 179.8049
September 181.8064 179.8048 181.0647
October 181.6338 177.5682 179.3106
November 179.6918 168.7157 174.3999
December 171.0362 165.7579 168.0268