YEARLY HIGH
0.2219 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1902 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2027 AUD

2016 CNY to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.2219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0317 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2170 to the December average rate of 0.1969, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2219 was down 2.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2277, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,548 AUD
2015 Average 5,308 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,756 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 792.57 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2193
0.1921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to AUD 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 0.2087, compared to 0.1967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0114 AUD (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2013). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 AUD (High: 0.2161 / Low: 0.2115).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2170) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+8.53%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2170
2015 Avg (January) 0.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2219 0.2107 0.2170
February 0.2161 0.2115 0.2142
March 0.2127 0.2013 0.2047
April 0.2060 0.1982 0.2015
May 0.2121 0.2014 0.2096
June 0.2102 0.1998 0.2050
July 0.2013 0.1960 0.1988
August 0.2000 0.1952 0.1973
September 0.2005 0.1948 0.1976
October 0.1978 0.1921 0.1952
November 0.1983 0.1902 0.1943
December 0.2007 0.1931 0.1969