YEARLY HIGH
172.0365 CDF
YEARLY LOW
133.3955 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.6177 CDF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,300,913 CDF
2015 Average 3,692,520 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,334,887 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 966,026.06 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

170.9150
138.4802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.2431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.9922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±32.0847
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0637

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 168.2121
2015 Avg (December) 143.6137

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