YEARLY HIGH
0.6729 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5901 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6237 MYR

2016 CNY to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.6729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.5901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0828 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6599 to the December average rate of 0.6439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6729 was down 3.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6995, 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 16,824 MYR
2015 Average 15,549 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 14,753 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,070.19 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6657
0.5958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to MYR 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 0.6271, compared to 0.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0428 MYR (High: 0.6729 / Low: 0.6301). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MYR (High: 0.6481 / Low: 0.6399).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0428
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6599) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5768), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+14.41%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6599
2015 Avg (January) 0.5768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6729 0.6301 0.6599
February 0.6464 0.6286 0.6381
March 0.6364 0.6033 0.6246
April 0.6083 0.5972 0.6020
May 0.6261 0.6048 0.6190
June 0.6306 0.6024 0.6189
July 0.6103 0.5901 0.6016
August 0.6104 0.6015 0.6054
September 0.6201 0.6087 0.6157
October 0.6260 0.6135 0.6205
November 0.6485 0.6174 0.6348
December 0.6481 0.6399 0.6439