YEARLY HIGH
0.2192 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2011 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2080 SGD

2016 CNY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.2192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 0.2011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2181 to the December average rate of 0.2075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2192 was down 2.77% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2254, 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 5,480 SGD
2015 Average 5,479 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 5,028 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.15 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2197
0.2006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SGD 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 0.2112, compared to 0.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0067 SGD (High: 0.2094 / Low: 0.2028). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SGD (High: 0.2041 / Low: 0.2020).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+1.18%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2181
2015 Avg (January) 0.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2192 0.2165 0.2181
February 0.2170 0.2114 0.2145
March 0.2140 0.2087 0.2109
April 0.2099 0.2075 0.2085
May 0.2110 0.2072 0.2098
June 0.2094 0.2028 0.2055
July 0.2036 0.2011 0.2022
August 0.2041 0.2020 0.2027
September 0.2050 0.2021 0.2037
October 0.2067 0.2044 0.2056
November 0.2079 0.2046 0.2063
December 0.2087 0.2048 0.2075