YEARLY HIGH
8.7631 MKD
YEARLY LOW
8.1714 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3791 MKD

2016 CNY to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 8.7631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 8.1714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5917 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6325 to the December average rate of 8.4316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 8.7631 was down 6.88% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.4105, 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 219,078 MKD
2015 Average 220,992 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 204,285 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,793.36 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

8.6725
8.1917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MKD 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 8.4473, compared to 8.3109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.3109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3449 MKD (High: 8.6297 / Low: 8.2848). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0606 MKD (High: 8.2610 / Low: 8.2004).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3449
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0606

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 0.1626 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 8.6325) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.4819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1506 (+1.78%).

2016 Avg (January) 8.6325
2015 Avg (January) 8.4819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7631 8.5649 8.6325
February 8.6297 8.2848 8.4698
March 8.6497 8.4007 8.5059
April 8.4722 8.3440 8.4023
May 8.4527 8.2606 8.3603
June 8.4093 8.2232 8.3130
July 8.3898 8.2865 8.3248
August 8.3537 8.1714 8.2619
September 8.2610 8.2004 8.2318
October 8.3513 8.2098 8.2856
November 8.4280 8.1803 8.3300
December 8.5261 8.2683 8.4316