YEARLY HIGH
0.1221 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1017 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1114 GBP

2016 CNY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 0.1221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 0.1017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1058 to the December average rate of 0.1158, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1221 was up 10.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1104, 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 3,053 GBP
2015 Average 2,609 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,543 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 509.92 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1219
0.1041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GBP 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 0.1068, compared to 0.1161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1068
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 GBP (High: 0.1139 / Low: 0.1017). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 GBP (High: 0.1067 / Low: 0.1038).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 0.1204) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+17.21%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.1204
2015 Avg (October) 0.1027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1075 0.1040 0.1058
February 0.1103 0.1042 0.1067
March 0.1094 0.1064 0.1078
April 0.1100 0.1056 0.1079
May 0.1067 0.1038 0.1056
June 0.1139 0.1017 0.1070
July 0.1160 0.1121 0.1139
August 0.1169 0.1131 0.1149
September 0.1157 0.1116 0.1140
October 0.1221 0.1155 0.1204
November 0.1207 0.1158 0.1174
December 0.1176 0.1141 0.1158