2016 CNY to PKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 CNY to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the CNY to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 16.2339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 15.0102.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2237 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9800 to the December average rate of 15.1323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.2339 was down 2.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.6914, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
CNY to PKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 16.0233, compared to 15.5198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5035 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.3593 PKR (High: 15.5054 / Low: 15.1462). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 PKR (High: 16.2093 / Low: 16.1170).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2363 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 16.0942) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.3773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2831 (-1.73%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.1435 | 15.9049 | 15.9800 |
| February | 16.0930 | 15.8562 | 15.9781 |
| March | 16.2339 | 15.9873 | 16.0942 |
| April | 16.2093 | 16.1170 | 16.1671 |
| May | 16.1850 | 15.9290 | 16.0420 |
| June | 15.9528 | 15.7495 | 15.8784 |
| July | 15.7916 | 15.6512 | 15.6980 |
| August | 15.7919 | 15.6763 | 15.7438 |
| September | 15.7261 | 15.6038 | 15.6657 |
| October | 15.6925 | 15.4284 | 15.5575 |
| November | 15.5054 | 15.1462 | 15.3213 |
| December | 15.2695 | 15.0102 | 15.1323 |