YEARLY HIGH
0.1556 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1434 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1483 CHF

2016 CNY to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.1556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.1434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0122 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1533 to the December average rate of 0.1473, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1556 was down 5.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1651, 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 3,890 CHF
2015 Average 3,837 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,585 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.37 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1541
0.1448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CHF 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 0.1503, compared to 0.1464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0072 CHF (High: 0.1552 / Low: 0.1480). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.1472 / Low: 0.1456).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1533) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1533
2015 Avg (January) 0.1525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1556 0.1510 0.1533
February 0.1552 0.1480 0.1514
March 0.1530 0.1489 0.1509
April 0.1506 0.1475 0.1488
May 0.1515 0.1472 0.1499
June 0.1504 0.1459 0.1471
July 0.1485 0.1458 0.1470
August 0.1475 0.1442 0.1461
September 0.1470 0.1450 0.1460
October 0.1472 0.1456 0.1466
November 0.1475 0.1434 0.1456
December 0.1480 0.1456 0.1473