2016 CNY to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CNY to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CNY to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 1262.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1154.1859.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.0328 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1240.7367 to the December average rate of 1178.2015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1262.2187 was down 5.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 1329.5969, 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 LAK 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 1242.7387, compared to 1203.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.4755 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 35.7672 LAK (High: 1189.9531 / Low: 1154.1859). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1827 LAK (High: 1216.6345 / Low: 1208.4518).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 18.9190 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1249.7356) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1305.1290), the exchange rate shifted by -55.3935 (-4.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1256.3253 | 1232.4573 | 1240.7367 |
| February | 1247.7124 | 1232.0655 | 1240.5992 |
| March | 1262.2187 | 1240.6092 | 1249.7356 |
| April | 1256.7440 | 1241.4226 | 1251.8635 |
| May | 1260.5932 | 1234.1364 | 1243.1189 |
| June | 1237.6657 | 1217.6176 | 1230.3781 |
| July | 1218.4799 | 1205.6069 | 1211.4591 |
| August | 1219.9853 | 1210.0881 | 1216.7684 |
| September | 1216.6345 | 1208.4518 | 1213.1554 |
| October | 1218.3520 | 1198.1224 | 1207.2406 |
| November | 1205.7423 | 1180.3426 | 1192.7542 |
| December | 1189.9531 | 1154.1859 | 1178.2015 |