YEARLY HIGH
18.5369 JPY
YEARLY LOW
15.0355 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3850 JPY

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 463,423 JPY
2015 Average 482,578 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 375,888 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,534.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.3284
14.9533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.0868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.6833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.3371
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6722

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 18.0472
2015 Avg (January) 19.0901

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