YEARLY HIGH
255.6134 BIF
YEARLY LOW
235.5623 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
243.3611 BIF

2016 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 255.6134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 235.5623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.0512 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.8798 to the December average rate of 241.9537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 255.6134 was down 3.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 264.8148, 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 6,390,336 BIF
2015 Average 6,245,004 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,889,057 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501,279.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

251.1604
236.6725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BIF 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 239.7508, compared to 246.9713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 239.7508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.9713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 19.8123 BIF (High: 255.6134 / Low: 235.8011). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4543 BIF (High: 251.1345 / Low: 248.6802).

June Spread (Volatile) ±19.8123
August Spread (Stable) ±2.4543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.4128 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 243.7047) against the same month in 2015 (average: 253.0497), the exchange rate shifted by -9.3449 (-3.69%).

2016 Avg (June) 243.7047
2015 Avg (June) 253.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 240.4066 235.5737 237.8798
February 240.1376 235.5623 238.2233
March 242.3531 238.0404 240.0338
April 241.5397 238.2455 239.8576
May 241.1710 236.6969 238.8057
June 255.6134 235.8011 243.7047
July 250.3033 247.0705 248.3127
August 251.1345 248.6802 249.9531
September 251.0201 248.1249 249.4050
October 250.3223 245.3912 247.8081
November 247.9232 241.3076 244.3952
December 244.5986 239.8660 241.9537