YEARLY HIGH
0.2784 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2597 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2662 BGN

2016 CNY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.2784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.2597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2742 to the December average rate of 0.2680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2784 was down 6.81% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2987, 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 6,959 BGN
2015 Average 7,028 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 6,493 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 466.19 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2755
0.2602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BGN 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 0.2681, compared to 0.2642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0111 BGN (High: 0.2742 / Low: 0.2631). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BGN (High: 0.2626 / Low: 0.2604).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2742) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2742
2015 Avg (January) 0.2712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2784 0.2721 0.2742
February 0.2742 0.2631 0.2690
March 0.2746 0.2666 0.2701
April 0.2680 0.2641 0.2663
May 0.2679 0.2618 0.2652
June 0.2675 0.2613 0.2641
July 0.2668 0.2634 0.2647
August 0.2649 0.2597 0.2625
September 0.2626 0.2604 0.2615
October 0.2657 0.2612 0.2635
November 0.2686 0.2600 0.2649
December 0.2707 0.2635 0.2680