YEARLY HIGH
4.1768 UAH
YEARLY LOW
3.5393 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8488 UAH

2016 CNY to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 4.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 3.5393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6375 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7041 to the December average rate of 3.7951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1768 was down 9.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.6183, 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 104,419 UAH
2015 Average 86,954 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 88,482 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,937.36 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0771
3.6702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to UAH 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 3.8960, compared to 3.8016 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3678 UAH (High: 3.9071 / Low: 3.5393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0408 UAH (High: 3.7441 / Low: 3.7033).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3678
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0408

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 4.0432) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.9213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1219 (+3.11%).

2016 Avg (February) 4.0432
2015 Avg (February) 3.9213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9071 3.5393 3.7041
February 4.1768 3.8899 4.0432
March 4.1483 3.8980 4.0351
April 4.0343 3.8782 3.9459
May 3.9060 3.8167 3.8630
June 3.8157 3.7411 3.7844
July 3.7441 3.7033 3.7182
August 3.9057 3.7235 3.7805
September 4.0097 3.8662 3.9332
October 3.8842 3.7505 3.8234
November 3.8272 3.7021 3.7592
December 3.9155 3.7173 3.7951