YEARLY HIGH
0.6283 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.5709 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5938 PLN

2016 CNY to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.6283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.5709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0574 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6172 to the December average rate of 0.6076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6283 was down 0.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.6338, 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 15,707 PLN
2015 Average 15,028 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 14,272 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,435.41 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6212
0.5734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to PLN 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 0.5987, compared to 0.5889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0346 PLN (High: 0.6095 / Low: 0.5749). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 PLN (High: 0.5998 / Low: 0.5874).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.6172) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+4.17%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.6172
2015 Avg (January) 0.5925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6283 0.6050 0.6172
February 0.6156 0.5951 0.6045
March 0.6086 0.5787 0.5922
April 0.6019 0.5750 0.5869
May 0.6051 0.5876 0.5975
June 0.6095 0.5787 0.5938
July 0.5998 0.5874 0.5949
August 0.5876 0.5709 0.5774
September 0.5855 0.5727 0.5779
October 0.5877 0.5712 0.5804
November 0.6095 0.5749 0.5953
December 0.6153 0.5970 0.6076