YEARLY HIGH
3475.7566 STD
YEARLY LOW
3168.3373 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3334.1312 STD

2016 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3475.7566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 3168.3373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 307.4193 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3433.2844 to the December average rate of 3361.4321, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3475.7566 was down 7.00% compared to the 2015 peak of 3737.4661, 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 86,893,915 STD
2015 Average 88,005,344 STD
Yearly Trough Low 79,208,432 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,685,483.01 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3449.0487
3259.8772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to STD 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 3358.9550, compared to 3309.3074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 49.6477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3358.9550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3309.3074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 178.3033 STD (High: 3346.6406 / Low: 3168.3373). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.1945 STD (High: 3295.2463 / Low: 3261.0517).

June Spread (Volatile) ±178.3033
September Spread (Stable) ±34.1945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 58.6920 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -58.6920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3433.2844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3392.4887), the exchange rate shifted by +40.7957 (+1.20%).

2016 Avg (January) 3433.2844
2015 Avg (January) 3392.4887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3475.7566 3406.5828 3433.2844
February 3423.8047 3331.3529 3381.0092
March 3448.9306 3345.0200 3388.7574
April 3354.4716 3294.3806 3330.0654
May 3347.4539 3273.6785 3314.7151
June 3346.6406 3168.3373 3305.8989
July 3340.6865 3290.9009 3314.7145
August 3323.5167 3248.2152 3287.7786
September 3295.2463 3261.0517 3275.6415
October 3329.4950 3242.0232 3299.0677
November 3355.1115 3256.6985 3317.2099
December 3390.9238 3311.7616 3361.4321