YEARLY HIGH
0.0999 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0900 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0958 CRC

2016 PYG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PYG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0909 to the December average rate of 0.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0999 was down 14.28% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 500 CRC
2015 Average 516 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 450 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.44 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

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0.0901
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PYG 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 0.0941, compared to 0.0975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0941
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0030 CRC (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0965). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 CRC (High: 0.0996 / Low: 0.0987).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0992) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1016), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-2.30%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0992
2015 Avg (August) 0.1016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0930 0.0900 0.0909
February 0.0938 0.0908 0.0925
March 0.0947 0.0932 0.0938
April 0.0970 0.0947 0.0960
May 0.0965 0.0944 0.0954
June 0.0971 0.0944 0.0959
July 0.0983 0.0970 0.0977
August 0.0999 0.0985 0.0992
September 0.0996 0.0987 0.0991
October 0.0996 0.0965 0.0983
November 0.0966 0.0943 0.0958
December 0.0967 0.0940 0.0951