YEARLY HIGH
5.2574 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.5076 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0156 CNY

2016 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 5.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 4.5076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7498 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6282 to the December average rate of 5.1868, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.2574 was down 1.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.3202, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,287 CNY
2015 Average 24,554 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 22,538 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,749.02 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.2427
4.5723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 4.9169, compared to 5.1144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.2423 CNY (High: 5.1604 / Low: 4.9181). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1119 CNY (High: 5.1455 / Low: 5.0336).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2423
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 5.1868) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.7059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4809 (+10.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 5.1868
2015 Avg (December) 4.7059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7043 4.5076 4.6282
February 4.8394 4.6865 4.7492
March 4.9765 4.8571 4.9205
April 5.1604 4.9181 5.0494
May 5.1662 4.9892 5.0451
June 5.1646 5.0271 5.1091
July 5.1771 5.0590 5.1236
August 5.1798 5.0561 5.1158
September 5.1858 5.0463 5.0974
October 5.1390 5.0213 5.0773
November 5.1455 5.0336 5.0853
December 5.2574 5.1210 5.1868