YEARLY HIGH
0.0742 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.0581 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0655 CRC

2016 GNF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GNF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 0.0742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0693 to the December average rate of 0.0593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0742 was down 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 371 CRC
2015 Average 364 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 290 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.72 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0738
0.0580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0704, compared to 0.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0704
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0137 CRC (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0606). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CRC (High: 0.0706 / Low: 0.0700).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.0703) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-3.44%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.0703
2015 Avg (June) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0701 0.0684 0.0693
February 0.0703 0.0691 0.0697
March 0.0706 0.0700 0.0702
April 0.0711 0.0704 0.0706
May 0.0734 0.0710 0.0725
June 0.0742 0.0606 0.0703
July 0.0620 0.0604 0.0611
August 0.0614 0.0599 0.0607
September 0.0611 0.0602 0.0606
October 0.0612 0.0603 0.0607
November 0.0613 0.0598 0.0605
December 0.0601 0.0581 0.0593