YEARLY HIGH
0.9935 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.8593 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9167 CRC

2016 SOS to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 0.9935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.8593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1342 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8660 to the December average rate of 0.9611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9935 was up 12.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,967 CRC
2015 Average 3,975 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 4,296 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 671.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9714
0.8564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.8838, compared to 0.9496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0447 CRC (High: 0.9893 / Low: 0.9446). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 CRC (High: 0.9475 / Low: 0.9387).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0447
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.9618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1003 (+11.64%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.9618
2015 Avg (November) 0.8615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8749 0.8593 0.8660
February 0.8800 0.8665 0.8751
March 0.8799 0.8681 0.8732
April 0.8877 0.8697 0.8777
May 0.9086 0.8734 0.8881
June 0.9411 0.8966 0.9228
July 0.9532 0.9291 0.9385
August 0.9492 0.9376 0.9429
September 0.9475 0.9387 0.9439
October 0.9597 0.9376 0.9492
November 0.9935 0.9495 0.9618
December 0.9893 0.9446 0.9611