2016 MDL to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MDL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MDL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 27.9966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 25.9241.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0725 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3756 to the December average rate of 27.3626, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 27.9966 was down 19.26% compared to the 2015 peak of 34.6762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
MDL to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.9883, compared to 27.6819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6935 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.3709 CRC (High: 27.2951 / Low: 25.9241). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1498 CRC (High: 27.9966 / Low: 27.8468).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2485 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 27.9040) against the same month in 2015 (average: 27.1564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7476 (+2.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2951 | 25.9241 | 26.3756 |
| February | 26.9309 | 26.4776 | 26.7172 |
| March | 27.3559 | 26.7640 | 27.0492 |
| April | 27.4405 | 27.1393 | 27.2560 |
| May | 27.2785 | 26.8313 | 27.0926 |
| June | 27.8153 | 27.0343 | 27.4395 |
| July | 27.7750 | 27.5639 | 27.6421 |
| August | 27.9312 | 27.7485 | 27.8504 |
| September | 27.9966 | 27.8468 | 27.9040 |
| October | 27.9901 | 27.5024 | 27.7904 |
| November | 27.9715 | 27.1274 | 27.5418 |
| December | 27.7271 | 27.1700 | 27.3626 |