YEARLY HIGH
408.7037 CRC
YEARLY LOW
381.8702 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
393.6200 CRC

2016 LYD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LYD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 408.7037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 381.8702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.8336 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 386.8754 to the December average rate of 384.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 408.7037 was down 9.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 452.8238, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,043,519 CRC
2015 Average 1,969,240 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,909,351 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,167.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

401.2899
382.8543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 393.3205, compared to 393.9196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 393.3205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 393.9196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 18.7624 CRC (High: 408.7037 / Low: 389.9414). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5773 CRC (High: 400.9875 / Low: 397.4102).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.7624
September Spread (Stable) ±3.5773

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.8502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.8502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 399.7536) against the same month in 2015 (average: 389.1773), the exchange rate shifted by +10.5763 (+2.72%).

2016 Avg (May) 399.7536
2015 Avg (May) 389.1773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 392.8503 382.6072 386.8754
February 394.6458 384.7348 389.9412
March 392.9872 383.5818 388.4009
April 400.7347 391.5919 396.5985
May 408.7037 389.9414 399.7536
June 404.3306 394.4007 398.3532
July 399.0395 391.6288 394.7052
August 400.3557 395.2463 397.8191
September 400.9875 397.4102 399.1131
October 400.0975 393.0887 396.2489
November 397.1424 385.1878 391.2408
December 387.6292 381.8702 384.3906