YEARLY HIGH
0.2218 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1902 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1996 CAD

2016 CNY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.2218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0316 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2161 to the December average rate of 0.1928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2218 was up 2.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2156, 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 5,546 CAD
2015 Average 5,095 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,755 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 791.00 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2184
0.1905
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CAD 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 0.2037, compared to 0.1955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.0095 CAD (High: 0.2033 / Low: 0.1938). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 CAD (High: 0.1987 / Low: 0.1943).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2161) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+10.89%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2161
2015 Avg (January) 0.1949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2218 0.2126 0.2161
February 0.2134 0.2066 0.2106
March 0.2059 0.2009 0.2032
April 0.2033 0.1938 0.1981
May 0.2004 0.1936 0.1982
June 0.1989 0.1936 0.1957
July 0.1977 0.1932 0.1952
August 0.1978 0.1931 0.1955
September 0.1982 0.1928 0.1962
October 0.1992 0.1946 0.1970
November 0.1987 0.1943 0.1967
December 0.1953 0.1902 0.1928