YEARLY HIGH
2.1885 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.8935 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9987 SCR

2016 CNY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 2.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.8935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2950 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9927 to the December average rate of 1.9334, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1885 was down 4.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.2921, 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 54,712 SCR
2015 Average 53,076 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 47,338 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,374.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.0891
1.9192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SCR 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 2.0308, compared to 1.9667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0308
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.2213 SCR (High: 2.1885 / Low: 1.9672). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0402 SCR (High: 2.0041 / Low: 1.9639).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2213
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0402

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 2.0454) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.2499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2045 (-9.09%).

2016 Avg (February) 2.0454
2015 Avg (February) 2.2499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0821 1.9507 1.9927
February 2.1885 1.9672 2.0454
March 2.1030 1.9902 2.0433
April 2.1761 1.9661 2.0749
May 2.1223 1.9823 2.0408
June 2.0355 1.9008 1.9875
July 2.0132 1.9076 1.9712
August 2.0279 1.9646 1.9905
September 2.0041 1.9639 1.9857
October 2.0013 1.9412 1.9694
November 1.9857 1.9126 1.9501
December 1.9567 1.8935 1.9334