YEARLY HIGH
43.2729 CRC
YEARLY LOW
37.3809 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.9684 CRC

2016 SCR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 43.2729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 37.3809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8921 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9903 to the December average rate of 41.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 43.2729 was down 1.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.8156, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216,365 CRC
2015 Average 201,039 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 186,904 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,460.25 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

41.8382
39.6783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 40.4760, compared to 41.4608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.4760
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.4608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.3294 CRC (High: 41.7102 / Low: 37.3809). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7678 CRC (High: 41.9695 / Low: 41.2017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.3294
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7678

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.9257 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9257

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 41.4441) against the same month in 2015 (average: 40.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9803 (+2.42%).

2016 Avg (June) 41.4441
2015 Avg (June) 40.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.8979 39.3238 40.9903
February 41.7102 37.3809 40.0647
March 41.3125 39.3841 40.2309
April 41.8757 37.9318 39.8583
May 41.1891 38.7890 40.2675
June 43.2729 40.3621 41.4441
July 42.9804 40.6443 41.5372
August 42.0299 40.7069 41.4889
September 41.9695 41.2017 41.5621
October 42.3223 41.1937 41.6582
November 42.1000 40.9444 41.3934
December 41.8425 40.6693 41.1248