YEARLY HIGH
2.5630 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.9534 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2165 SZL

2016 CNY to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 2.5630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.9534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6096 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4790 to the December average rate of 2.0043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5630 was up 4.61% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4500, 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 64,074 SZL
2015 Average 50,866 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 48,835 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,239.50 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5264
1.9569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SZL 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 2.3573, compared to 2.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2084 SZL (High: 2.4003 / Low: 2.1918). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0855 SZL (High: 2.0389 / Low: 1.9534).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2084
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0855

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1323 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.4790) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8651), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6139 (+32.92%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.4790
2015 Avg (January) 1.8651

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5630 2.3839 2.4790
February 2.4622 2.3368 2.4132
March 2.4289 2.2945 2.3627
April 2.3567 2.1949 2.2560
May 2.4003 2.1918 2.3436
June 2.3775 2.1929 2.2892
July 2.2078 2.1021 2.1569
August 2.1619 2.0091 2.0675
September 2.1891 2.0307 2.1098
October 2.1269 2.0019 2.0714
November 2.1057 1.9642 2.0437
December 2.0389 1.9534 2.0043