YEARLY HIGH
57.1347 CRC
YEARLY LOW
53.7919 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.4502 CRC

2016 MAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 57.1347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 53.7919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3428 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1105 to the December average rate of 54.4411, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 57.1347 was down 4.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 59.6883, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 285,674 CRC
2015 Average 274,277 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 268,959 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,714.22 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

56.9056
53.8564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 55.0869, compared to 55.8136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.0869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.8136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.9457 CRC (High: 56.4298 / Low: 54.4841). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5498 CRC (High: 56.9411 / Low: 56.3913).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9457
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5498

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 0.9822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 56.4452) against the same month in 2015 (average: 54.7494), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6958 (+3.10%).

2016 Avg (August) 56.4452
2015 Avg (August) 54.7494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5018 53.7919 54.1105
February 55.6336 54.2152 54.8581
March 55.5919 54.0556 54.7859
April 55.8717 55.1539 55.4383
May 56.2669 54.9185 55.4608
June 56.4703 55.1260 55.8675
July 56.0939 55.4581 55.7344
August 57.1347 55.8990 56.4452
September 56.9411 56.3913 56.6515
October 56.7359 55.7245 56.1859
November 56.4298 54.4841 55.4233
December 55.0721 53.9517 54.4411