YEARLY HIGH
0.6295 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.4599 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5259 BRL

2016 CNY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.4599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1696 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6158 to the December average rate of 0.4847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6295 was down 3.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6492, 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 15,737 BRL
2015 Average 13,271 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,498 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,239.60 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6299
0.4608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BRL 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 0.5667, compared to 0.4850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0625 BRL (High: 0.5478 / Low: 0.4852). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0164 BRL (High: 0.5021 / Low: 0.4856).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0625
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0164

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 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6158) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4249), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1909 (+44.91%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6158
2015 Avg (January) 0.4249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6295 0.6082 0.6158
February 0.6222 0.5930 0.6063
March 0.6022 0.5523 0.5676
April 0.5700 0.5317 0.5483
May 0.5503 0.5306 0.5419
June 0.5478 0.4852 0.5203
July 0.5021 0.4856 0.4905
August 0.4915 0.4720 0.4825
September 0.4988 0.4808 0.4876
October 0.4899 0.4599 0.4749
November 0.5033 0.4685 0.4898
December 0.5115 0.4678 0.4847