2016 CNY to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1550 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1437 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1506 USD

2016 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0113 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1523 to the December average rate of 0.1444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1550 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1624, 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 3,874 USD

2015 Average 3,987 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,592 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.70 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1554

0.1434

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CNY to USD 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 0.1530, compared to 0.1482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0035 USD (High: 0.1480 / Low: 0.1445). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.1500 / Low: 0.1496).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.1538) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1608), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0070 (-4.35%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.1538

2015 Avg (March) 0.1608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1540	0.1518	0.1523
February	0.1537	0.1520	0.1527
March	0.1550	0.1526	0.1538
April	0.1548	0.1539	0.1544
May	0.1545	0.1519	0.1532
June	0.1524	0.1504	0.1518
July	0.1506	0.1492	0.1498
August	0.1509	0.1497	0.1504
September	0.1500	0.1496	0.1499
October	0.1502	0.1475	0.1487
November	0.1480	0.1445	0.1462
December	0.1454	0.1437	0.1444