YEARLY HIGH
0.0042 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 CNY

2016 BIF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0042 was up 0.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21 CNY
2015 Average 20 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 20 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.67 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0042
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF to CNY 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 0.0042, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 CNY (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 CNY (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0040).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.0042) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.67%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.0042
2015 Avg (February) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
February 0.0042 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
April 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
June 0.0042 0.0039 0.0041
July 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
August 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
September 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
November 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
December 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041