YEARLY HIGH
0.3556 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.3212 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3392 TOP

2016 CNY to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 0.3212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3436 to the December average rate of 0.3289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3556 was down 0.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3588, 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 8,889 TOP
2015 Average 8,448 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,031 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.88 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3496
0.3252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to TOP 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 0.3446, compared to 0.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0141 TOP (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3414). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 TOP (High: 0.3476 / Low: 0.3450).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.3476) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+7.85%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.3476
2015 Avg (February) 0.3223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3493 0.3392 0.3436
February 0.3556 0.3414 0.3476
March 0.3476 0.3450 0.3464
April 0.3470 0.3400 0.3441
May 0.3466 0.3418 0.3449
June 0.3471 0.3346 0.3407
July 0.3442 0.3355 0.3393
August 0.3418 0.3368 0.3397
September 0.3383 0.3355 0.3370
October 0.3380 0.3260 0.3304
November 0.3349 0.3212 0.3272
December 0.3349 0.3241 0.3289