YEARLY HIGH
0.1426 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1327 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1361 EUR

2016 CNY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 0.1327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1402 to the December average rate of 0.1371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1426 was down 6.66% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1528, 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 3,565 EUR
2015 Average 3,594 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,318 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.45 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1408
0.1330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to EUR 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 0.1371, compared to 0.1351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0059 EUR (High: 0.1403 / Low: 0.1344). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EUR (High: 0.1344 / Low: 0.1331).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1402) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+0.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1402
2015 Avg (January) 0.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1426 0.1390 0.1402
February 0.1403 0.1344 0.1375
March 0.1405 0.1361 0.1380
April 0.1371 0.1348 0.1361
May 0.1371 0.1340 0.1356
June 0.1367 0.1335 0.1350
July 0.1364 0.1347 0.1353
August 0.1356 0.1327 0.1342
September 0.1344 0.1331 0.1337
October 0.1359 0.1334 0.1347
November 0.1373 0.1328 0.1355
December 0.1385 0.1344 0.1371