YEARLY HIGH
0.6042 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.4611 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5638 CRC

2016 CDF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CDF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.6042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.4611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1431 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5783 to the December average rate of 0.4727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6042 was up 2.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,021 CRC
2015 Average 2,886 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 2,306 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.52 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5889
0.4622
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.5775, compared to 0.5500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.1233 CRC (High: 0.6042 / Low: 0.4809). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CRC (High: 0.5790 / Low: 0.5758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1233
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0859 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5587) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5746), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0159 (-2.77%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5587
2015 Avg (November) 0.5746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5824 0.5758 0.5783
February 0.5797 0.5757 0.5777
March 0.5809 0.5750 0.5767
April 0.5790 0.5758 0.5768
May 0.5798 0.5757 0.5782
June 0.5961 0.5665 0.5775
July 0.5801 0.5588 0.5743
August 0.5653 0.5578 0.5622
September 0.5678 0.5601 0.5641
October 0.5756 0.5610 0.5681
November 0.6042 0.4809 0.5587
December 0.4851 0.4611 0.4727