YEARLY HIGH
6.9727 CNY
YEARLY LOW
6.4271 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7431 CNY

2016 CHF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 6.9727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 6.4271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5456 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5216 to the December average rate of 6.7894, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9727 was down 3.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.2056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,864 CNY
2015 Average 32,607 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 32,135 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,728.05 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9036
6.4869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 6.6568, compared to 6.8293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1725 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3145 CNY (High: 6.7582 / Low: 6.4436). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0783 CNY (High: 6.8695 / Low: 6.7912).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3145
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0783

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0794 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 6.8689) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.3074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5615 (+8.90%).

2016 Avg (November) 6.8689
2015 Avg (November) 6.3074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6218 6.4271 6.5216
February 6.7582 6.4436 6.6059
March 6.7177 6.5347 6.6273
April 6.7791 6.6408 6.7193
May 6.7928 6.5997 6.6706
June 6.8562 6.6476 6.7963
July 6.8607 6.7329 6.8045
August 6.9325 6.7798 6.8431
September 6.8948 6.8044 6.8475
October 6.8695 6.7912 6.8225
November 6.9727 6.7788 6.8689
December 6.8680 6.7548 6.7894