YEARLY HIGH
3.0558 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.6466 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8117 MXN

2016 CNY to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 3.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.6466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4092 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7460 to the December average rate of 2.9643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0558 was up 13.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6915, 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 76,394 MXN
2015 Average 63,243 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 66,165 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,229.05 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.9908
2.6731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MXN 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 2.7641, compared to 2.8593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3476 MXN (High: 3.0558 / Low: 2.7082). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0804 MXN (High: 3.0107 / Low: 2.9303).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3476
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 2.9355) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.6114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3241 (+12.41%).

2016 Avg (November) 2.9355
2015 Avg (November) 2.6114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8355 2.6466 2.7460
February 2.9016 2.7684 2.8191
March 2.7505 2.6701 2.7100
April 2.7600 2.6532 2.6995
May 2.8211 2.6542 2.7766
June 2.8752 2.7650 2.8334
July 2.8343 2.7439 2.7828
August 2.8515 2.7282 2.7798
September 2.9787 2.7472 2.8773
October 2.9137 2.7344 2.8161
November 3.0558 2.7082 2.9355
December 3.0107 2.9303 2.9643