YEARLY HIGH
1.7370 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.5047 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5491 CRC

2016 MRO to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1.7370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.5047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2324 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6042 to the December average rate of 1.5373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.7370 was down 7.02% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,685 CRC
2015 Average 8,656 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 7,523 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,161.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6121
1.5166
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.5545, compared to 1.5436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5545
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1833 CRC (High: 1.7370 / Low: 1.5537). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 CRC (High: 1.5505 / Low: 1.5438).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.6042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8492), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2450 (-13.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.6042
2015 Avg (January) 1.8492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7370 1.5537 1.6042
February 1.6283 1.5572 1.5688
March 1.5657 1.5351 1.5553
April 1.5641 1.5379 1.5489
May 1.5684 1.5047 1.5253
June 1.5399 1.5105 1.5245
July 1.5464 1.5344 1.5394
August 1.5503 1.5388 1.5451
September 1.5505 1.5438 1.5476
October 1.5533 1.5436 1.5478
November 1.5520 1.5367 1.5445
December 1.5463 1.5297 1.5373