YEARLY HIGH
147.8189 CRC
YEARLY LOW
142.1615 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.9040 CRC

2016 SAR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 147.8189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 142.1615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6574 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.8461 to the December average rate of 146.7651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 147.8189 was up 2.25% compared to the 2015 peak of 144.5673, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 739,094 CRC
2015 Average 712,566 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 710,807 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,286.88 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

147.6854
142.0712
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 143.1325, compared to 146.6756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.1325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.6756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 2.6798 CRC (High: 145.8226 / Low: 143.1428). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4666 CRC (High: 147.0677 / Low: 146.6010).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.6798
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4637 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 147.2175) against the same month in 2015 (average: 142.0031), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2144 (+3.67%).

2016 Avg (November) 147.2175
2015 Avg (November) 142.0031

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 143.7393 142.4258 142.8461
February 143.5552 142.5581 143.0027
March 142.9872 142.1615 142.5390
April 143.0522 142.5751 142.7510
May 143.4206 142.6075 143.0238
June 145.8226 143.1428 144.6322
July 146.0970 145.3657 145.7087
August 147.2638 145.9269 146.4188
September 147.0677 146.6010 146.8237
October 147.4851 146.5251 147.1196
November 147.8189 146.0793 147.2175
December 147.7390 146.0716 146.7651