YEARLY HIGH
0.5409 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4827 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5082 PEN

2016 CNY to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0582 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5233 to the December average rate of 0.4905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5409 was up 2.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5285, 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 13,522 PEN
2015 Average 12,685 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 12,066 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,455.19 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5398
0.4860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to PEN 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 0.5176, compared to 0.4989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0227 PEN (High: 0.5379 / Low: 0.5152). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 PEN (High: 0.5122 / Low: 0.5066).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.5353) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0413 (+8.37%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.5353
2015 Avg (February) 0.4940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5291 0.5192 0.5233
February 0.5409 0.5286 0.5353
March 0.5379 0.5152 0.5234
April 0.5244 0.5020 0.5098
May 0.5122 0.5066 0.5101
June 0.5124 0.4952 0.5036
July 0.5053 0.4896 0.4949
August 0.5064 0.4976 0.5011
September 0.5093 0.5022 0.5064
October 0.5106 0.4954 0.5033
November 0.5009 0.4916 0.4971
December 0.4964 0.4827 0.4905