YEARLY HIGH
14.2907 LRD
YEARLY LOW
12.7520 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4470 LRD

2016 CNY to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 14.2907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 12.7520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5387 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0353 to the December average rate of 13.2782, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 14.2907 was down 3.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 14.8189, 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 357,267 LRD
2015 Average 342,467 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 318,800 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,466.94 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

13.9556
12.8124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LRD 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 13.3565, compared to 13.5375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 0.9441 LRD (High: 14.0054 / Low: 13.0612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1501 LRD (High: 13.8029 / Low: 13.6529).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9441
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1501

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.2925 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2925

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 13.8053) against the same month in 2015 (average: 13.7099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 13.8053
2015 Avg (August) 13.7099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5179 12.8648 13.0353
February 13.0144 12.7520 12.9077
March 13.1203 12.9228 13.0179
April 14.0054 13.0612 13.5797
May 13.9782 13.7455 13.8603
June 13.7919 13.5739 13.7380
July 13.6296 13.4673 13.5277
August 14.2907 13.5431 13.8053
September 13.8029 13.6529 13.7092
October 13.7933 13.3083 13.5986
November 13.5064 13.1164 13.3061
December 13.4602 13.0874 13.2782