YEARLY HIGH
2.3721 MVR
YEARLY LOW
2.1945 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2992 MVR

2016 CNY to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 2.3721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 2.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1776 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3318 to the December average rate of 2.2121, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.3721 was down 4.51% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4840, 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 59,302 MVR
2015 Average 60,953 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 54,863 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,439.29 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.3691
2.1979
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MVR 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 2.3385, compared to 2.2600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0764 MVR (High: 2.3370 / Low: 2.2606). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 MVR (High: 2.2925 / Low: 2.2779).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0764
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 2.3549) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.4695), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1146 (-4.64%).

2016 Avg (April) 2.3549
2015 Avg (April) 2.4695

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3627 2.3191 2.3318
February 2.3534 2.3224 2.3361
March 2.3688 2.3314 2.3468
April 2.3721 2.3243 2.3549
May 2.3658 2.3171 2.3419
June 2.3370 2.2606 2.3194
July 2.2944 2.2576 2.2747
August 2.2944 2.2659 2.2837
September 2.2925 2.2779 2.2869
October 2.2928 2.2443 2.2694
November 2.2613 2.1999 2.2332
December 2.2210 2.1945 2.2121