2016 CNY to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CNY to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CNY to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 172.0365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 133.3955.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.6410 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.1831 to the December average rate of 168.2121, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 172.0365 was up 14.14% compared to the 2015 peak of 150.7221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CNY to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 142.2431, compared to 148.9922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.7491 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 32.0847 CDF (High: 165.4801 / Low: 133.3955). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0637 CDF (High: 143.7327 / Low: 142.6690).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8920 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 168.2121) against the same month in 2015 (average: 143.6137), the exchange rate shifted by +24.5984 (+17.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 142.3496 | 140.5560 | 141.1831 |
| February | 142.5490 | 141.0989 | 141.7636 |
| March | 143.6076 | 140.9149 | 142.5254 |
| April | 143.7327 | 142.6690 | 143.2615 |
| May | 143.5007 | 140.8374 | 142.1009 |
| June | 145.9896 | 138.7787 | 142.6239 |
| July | 147.1168 | 140.9981 | 142.5580 |
| August | 148.2947 | 146.0212 | 146.8856 |
| September | 147.1910 | 145.5908 | 146.3022 |
| October | 147.2117 | 141.5129 | 144.4103 |
| November | 165.4801 | 133.3955 | 145.5850 |
| December | 172.0365 | 163.7007 | 168.2121 |