YEARLY HIGH
2.8246 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.1869 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5008 EGP

2016 CNY to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.8246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6377 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1928 to the December average rate of 2.6580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 122.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.8246 was up 122.32% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2705, 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 70,614 EGP
2015 Average 30,727 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 29,672 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,942.16 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.8045
1.0463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to EGP 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 1.2931, compared to 1.7084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2931
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3128 EGP (High: 2.6242 / Low: 1.3114). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 EGP (High: 1.3314 / Low: 1.3274).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3128
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.6580) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2132), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4448 (+119.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.6580
2015 Avg (December) 1.2132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2064 1.1869 1.1928
February 1.2041 1.1900 1.1960
March 1.3757 1.1954 1.2926
April 1.3741 1.3666 1.3705
May 1.3718 1.3474 1.3596
June 1.3536 1.3261 1.3472
July 1.3381 1.3235 1.3300
August 1.3394 1.3257 1.3349
September 1.3314 1.3274 1.3299
October 1.3334 1.3089 1.3195
November 2.6242 1.3114 2.2782
December 2.8246 2.5865 2.6580