2016 BOB to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0071 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.9362 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9628 CNY

2016 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 1.0071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.9362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0709 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9504 to the December average rate of 1.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0071 was up 7.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,036 CNY

2015 Average 4,542 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 4,681 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.41 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0064

0.9361

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9494, compared to 0.9762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9494

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9762

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0243 CNY (High: 1.0011 / Low: 0.9768). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CNY (High: 0.9671 / Low: 0.9617).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0005) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9348), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0657 (+7.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0005

2015 Avg (December) 0.9348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9545	0.9396	0.9504
February	0.9557	0.9439	0.9500
March	0.9551	0.9461	0.9512
April	0.9503	0.9362	0.9420
May	0.9552	0.9363	0.9467
June	0.9660	0.9523	0.9564
July	0.9744	0.9599	0.9684
August	0.9656	0.9583	0.9612
September	0.9671	0.9617	0.9648
October	0.9817	0.9633	0.9728
November	1.0011	0.9768	0.9893
December	1.0071	0.9885	1.0005