YEARLY HIGH
0.3681 CRC
YEARLY LOW
0.3533 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3601 CRC

2016 LBP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LBP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.3681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0148 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3549 to the December average rate of 0.3649, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3681 was up 2.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,840 CRC
2015 Average 1,773 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 1,766 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.16 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3668
0.3532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.3557, compared to 0.3645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0067 CRC (High: 0.3626 / Low: 0.3558). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 CRC (High: 0.3655 / Low: 0.3643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3649) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3535), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+3.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3649
2015 Avg (December) 0.3535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3566 0.3536 0.3549
February 0.3569 0.3542 0.3553
March 0.3551 0.3533 0.3544
April 0.3555 0.3541 0.3548
May 0.3565 0.3542 0.3553
June 0.3626 0.3558 0.3594
July 0.3629 0.3607 0.3620
August 0.3656 0.3624 0.3638
September 0.3655 0.3643 0.3649
October 0.3664 0.3651 0.3657
November 0.3670 0.3630 0.3656
December 0.3681 0.3637 0.3649