YEARLY HIGH
7.3113 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.9445 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1502 PHP

2016 CNY to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 7.3113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 6.9445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3669 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2383 to the December average rate of 7.1885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.3113 was down 1.72% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.4393, 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 182,783 PHP
2015 Average 181,431 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 173,612 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,171.28 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.2975
6.9837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to PHP 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 7.1752, compared to 7.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.2809 PHP (High: 7.2527 / Low: 6.9719). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0860 PHP (High: 7.3089 / Low: 7.2229).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2809
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 7.2383) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.1882), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0501 (+0.70%).

2016 Avg (January) 7.2383
2015 Avg (January) 7.1882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3113 7.1644 7.2383
February 7.3089 7.2229 7.2714
March 7.2204 7.1079 7.1631
April 7.2571 7.1063 7.1554
May 7.2755 7.1036 7.1704
June 7.1275 7.0001 7.0529
July 7.0957 6.9761 7.0471
August 7.0926 6.9445 7.0099
September 7.2527 6.9719 7.1236
October 7.2625 7.1127 7.1876
November 7.2340 7.1440 7.1944
December 7.2241 7.1256 7.1885