YEARLY HIGH
90.9259 CRC
YEARLY LOW
84.3076 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.1961 CRC

2016 SDG to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 90.9259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 84.3076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6183 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.6191 to the December average rate of 84.7837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 90.9259 was down 4.62% compared to the 2015 peak of 95.3296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 454,630 CRC
2015 Average 444,688 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 421,538 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,091.60 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

91.0384
84.2151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 88.0438, compared to 88.3483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.3483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 5.2733 CRC (High: 90.9259 / Low: 85.6526). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3143 CRC (High: 87.8283 / Low: 87.5141).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.2733
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.7136 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 89.1735) against the same month in 2015 (average: 87.7580), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4155 (+1.61%).

2016 Avg (October) 89.1735
2015 Avg (October) 87.7580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.0020 87.0775 87.6191
February 88.2117 87.6847 87.9261
March 87.8283 87.5141 87.7030
April 88.1414 87.6242 87.7770
May 88.3597 87.8848 88.0794
June 89.9010 88.2782 89.1580
July 90.1103 89.6056 89.8683
August 90.5954 90.0427 90.3348
September 90.7014 89.8839 90.4698
October 90.9259 85.6526 89.1735
November 86.8255 84.6131 85.4599
December 85.4200 84.3076 84.7837