YEARLY HIGH
0.1863 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.1619 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1712 CRC

2016 MGA to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MGA to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.1863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1669 to the December average rate of 0.1651, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1863 was down 11.44% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 932 CRC
2015 Average 865 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 810 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.82 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1835
0.1634
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1675, compared to 0.1749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 0.0168 CRC (High: 0.1863 / Low: 0.1695). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 CRC (High: 0.1676 / Low: 0.1661).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 0.1777) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+8.91%).

2016 Avg (July) 0.1777
2015 Avg (July) 0.1632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1676 0.1661 0.1669
February 0.1700 0.1668 0.1683
March 0.1680 0.1643 0.1667
April 0.1691 0.1674 0.1681
May 0.1709 0.1652 0.1687
June 0.1684 0.1643 0.1662
July 0.1863 0.1695 0.1777
August 0.1858 0.1804 0.1819
September 0.1817 0.1772 0.1806
October 0.1775 0.1716 0.1737
November 0.1758 0.1651 0.1704
December 0.1668 0.1619 0.1651