YEARLY HIGH
0.4788 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.4538 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4647 LTL

2016 CNY to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4738 to the December average rate of 0.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4788 was down 4.97% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5039, 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 11,970 LTL
2015 Average 12,050 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 11,346 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 624.14 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4756
0.4540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LTL 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 0.4677, compared to 0.4618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0186 LTL (High: 0.4735 / Low: 0.4549). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 LTL (High: 0.4652 / Low: 0.4627).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0186
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4738) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4738
2015 Avg (January) 0.4742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4788 0.4697 0.4738
February 0.4747 0.4608 0.4685
March 0.4758 0.4665 0.4712
April 0.4681 0.4655 0.4668
May 0.4652 0.4627 0.4638
June 0.4661 0.4594 0.4619
July 0.4639 0.4602 0.4620
August 0.4632 0.4549 0.4593
September 0.4593 0.4538 0.4558
October 0.4603 0.4539 0.4575
November 0.4735 0.4549 0.4630
December 0.4778 0.4642 0.4732