2016 XAF to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9486 CRC

YEARLY LOW

0.8728 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9159 CRC

2016 XAF to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.9486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.8728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0758 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8870 to the December average rate of 0.8839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9486 was down 4.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,743 CRC

2015 Average 4,520 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 4,364 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.78 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9449

0.8784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.9127, compared to 0.9191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9127

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0475 CRC (High: 0.9357 / Low: 0.8882). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 CRC (High: 0.9432 / Low: 0.9331).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0242 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.9359) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0309 (+3.41%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.9359

2015 Avg (August) 0.9050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8917	0.8798	0.8870
February	0.9254	0.8895	0.9070
March	0.9245	0.8875	0.9068
April	0.9344	0.9173	0.9245
May	0.9431	0.9084	0.9233
June	0.9436	0.9132	0.9274
July	0.9275	0.9129	0.9203
August	0.9486	0.9244	0.9359
September	0.9432	0.9331	0.9393
October	0.9420	0.9142	0.9268
November	0.9357	0.8882	0.9081
December	0.8999	0.8728	0.8839