YEARLY HIGH
1.2530 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1167 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1921 SBD

2016 CNY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 1.1167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1363 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2404 to the December average rate of 1.1396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.2530 was down 2.92% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2907, 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 31,324 SBD
2015 Average 31,326 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 27,917 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,407.42 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.2508
1.1294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SBD 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 1.2184, compared to 1.1658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0526 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0445 SBD (High: 1.1611 / Low: 1.1167). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SBD (High: 1.2484 / Low: 1.2344).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0445
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.2404) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+1.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.2404
2015 Avg (January) 1.2268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2530 1.2294 1.2404
February 1.2484 1.2344 1.2407
March 1.2478 1.2110 1.2257
April 1.2368 1.2065 1.2242
May 1.2046 1.1846 1.1943
June 1.1934 1.1735 1.1849
July 1.1895 1.1713 1.1820
August 1.1874 1.1697 1.1767
September 1.1842 1.1639 1.1746
October 1.1749 1.1579 1.1658
November 1.1652 1.1413 1.1559
December 1.1611 1.1167 1.1396