YEARLY HIGH
41.5159 CRC
YEARLY LOW
31.7669 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.1090 CRC

2016 NAD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NAD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 41.5159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 31.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7490 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9610 to the December average rate of 39.6995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 41.5159 was down 12.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 47.4817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 207,579 CRC
2015 Average 210,683 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 158,834 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,745.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

40.6225
32.2645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 34.9058, compared to 39.3122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.4064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.9058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.3122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 3.7496 CRC (High: 37.7739 / Low: 34.0243). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5788 CRC (High: 40.5893 / Low: 39.0105).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.7496
December Spread (Stable) ±1.5788

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5647 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 39.5064) against the same month in 2015 (average: 37.6490), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8574 (+4.93%).

2016 Avg (November) 39.5064
2015 Avg (November) 37.6490

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.7626 31.7669 32.9610
February 35.0924 33.2692 33.9600
March 36.0950 33.7867 34.7955
April 37.7055 35.1833 36.6459
May 37.7739 34.0243 35.0813
June 37.8350 34.3375 35.9914
July 39.1879 36.9814 37.9722
August 41.1074 37.7273 39.9260
September 40.7277 37.6519 39.1582
October 40.5537 38.6534 39.6110
November 41.5159 38.2246 39.5064
December 40.5893 39.0105 39.6995