YEARLY HIGH
138.6532 CRC
YEARLY LOW
120.9199 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
131.3539 CRC

2016 MYR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MYR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 138.6532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 120.9199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.7333 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.7806 to the December average rate of 123.4761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 138.6532 was down 10.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 154.3091, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,773,064 CRC
2015 Average 2,754,924 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,418,398 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354,665.68 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

138.6536
122.0964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 131.1390, compared to 131.5688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.1390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.5688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 9.3290 CRC (High: 132.0998 / Low: 122.7708). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2059 CRC (High: 124.6374 / Low: 122.4314).

November Spread (Volatile) ±9.3290
December Spread (Stable) ±2.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 5.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 137.2738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 146.6342), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3604 (-6.38%).

2016 Avg (April) 137.2738
2015 Avg (April) 146.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 130.0988 120.9199 123.7806
February 130.3344 126.7722 128.3547
March 137.2965 128.9016 131.6168
April 138.6532 136.3116 137.2738
May 137.2981 130.5159 132.7400
June 136.8846 129.4634 133.0683
July 138.6483 133.9187 136.0849
August 137.5428 135.0398 136.3994
September 135.8092 132.9919 134.0379
October 133.7449 130.9415 132.2111
November 132.0998 122.7708 127.2035
December 124.6374 122.4314 123.4761