2016 CNY to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.5369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 15.0355.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5014 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0472 to the December average rate of 16.7586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.5369 was down 8.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 20.3122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CNY to JPY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.0868, compared to 15.6833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4035 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.3371 JPY (High: 16.6958 / Low: 15.3587). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3062 JPY (High: 17.5337 / Low: 17.2275).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6722 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 18.0472) against the same month in 2015 (average: 19.0901), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0430 (-5.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5369 | 17.7538 | 18.0472 |
| February | 18.4046 | 17.1757 | 17.5008 |
| March | 17.5337 | 17.2275 | 17.3744 |
| April | 17.2694 | 16.4566 | 16.9254 |
| May | 16.8543 | 16.4324 | 16.6725 |
| June | 16.6958 | 15.3587 | 16.0003 |
| July | 16.0212 | 15.0355 | 15.5528 |
| August | 15.4429 | 15.0686 | 15.2345 |
| September | 15.5655 | 15.0528 | 15.2871 |
| October | 15.5523 | 15.1877 | 15.4131 |
| November | 16.5641 | 15.2439 | 15.8536 |
| December | 16.9654 | 16.4404 | 16.7586 |