YEARLY HIGH
2.5650 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.9560 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2165 LSL

2016 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.5650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.9560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6090 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4797 to the December average rate of 2.0029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5650 was up 4.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4629, 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 64,125 LSL
2015 Average 50,874 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 48,899 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,225.95 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5274
1.9552
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LSL 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 2.3572, compared to 2.0759 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0759

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2095 LSL (High: 2.4014 / Low: 2.1919). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0846 LSL (High: 2.0406 / Low: 1.9560).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2095
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0846

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1337 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4797) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8650), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6147 (+32.96%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4797
2015 Avg (January) 1.8650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5650 2.3784 2.4797
February 2.4718 2.3367 2.4125
March 2.4251 2.2978 2.3621
April 2.3566 2.1968 2.2557
May 2.4014 2.1919 2.3438
June 2.3775 2.1916 2.2893
July 2.2115 2.0951 2.1556
August 2.1758 2.0095 2.0706
September 2.1786 2.0279 2.1104
October 2.1242 1.9984 2.0726
November 2.1045 1.9623 2.0431
December 2.0406 1.9560 2.0029