YEARLY HIGH
67.4158 CRC
YEARLY LOW
58.7240 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.5618 CRC

2016 SEK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SEK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 67.4158. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 58.7240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6917 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.7672 to the December average rate of 59.7623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 67.4158 was down 2.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 69.2816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337,079 CRC
2015 Average 317,051 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 293,620 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,458.55 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

66.4926
59.1505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 64.4378, compared to 62.6858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.6858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 3.4754 CRC (High: 65.7206 / Low: 62.2452). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1541 CRC (High: 66.7580 / Low: 65.6039).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4754
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1541

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 2.2019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 65.2252) against the same month in 2015 (average: 63.7762), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4491 (+2.27%).

2016 Avg (May) 65.2252
2015 Avg (May) 63.7762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.8296 62.2549 62.7672
February 63.9929 62.5621 63.3002
March 65.7206 62.2452 64.0797
April 66.7580 65.6039 65.8808
May 67.4158 64.2985 65.2252
June 66.8445 63.7518 65.3735
July 64.7628 63.1334 63.8271
August 65.6246 63.8793 64.8176
September 65.2198 64.0234 64.5140
October 64.2809 60.8968 62.6980
November 61.7663 59.5163 60.4961
December 60.6997 58.7240 59.7623