YEARLY HIGH
1.0681 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.9929 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0390 BOB

2016 CNY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 1.0681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.9929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0752 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0523 to the December average rate of 0.9995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0681 was down 4.65% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1202, 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 26,703 BOB
2015 Average 27,529 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 24,823 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,879.35 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0678
0.9933
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BOB 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 1.0533, compared to 1.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0248 BOB (High: 1.0237 / Low: 0.9989). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 BOB (High: 1.0398 / Low: 1.0340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0170 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.0616) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.1168), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0552 (-4.94%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.0616
2015 Avg (April) 1.1168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0643 1.0476 1.0523
February 1.0595 1.0463 1.0527
March 1.0569 1.0470 1.0514
April 1.0681 1.0523 1.0616
May 1.0680 1.0469 1.0563
June 1.0500 1.0352 1.0457
July 1.0418 1.0263 1.0326
August 1.0436 1.0357 1.0404
September 1.0398 1.0340 1.0365
October 1.0381 1.0187 1.0279
November 1.0237 0.9989 1.0109
December 1.0116 0.9929 0.9995