YEARLY HIGH
17.0025 XPF
YEARLY LOW
15.8162 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2373 XPF

2016 CNY to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 17.0025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 20, dropping to 15.8162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1864 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7282 to the December average rate of 16.3744, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 17.0025 was down 7.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.2851, 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 425,064 XPF
2015 Average 429,252 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 395,405 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,658.95 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.8075
15.8561
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to XPF 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 16.3688, compared to 16.1059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.6528 XPF (High: 16.7081 / Low: 16.0553). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1572 XPF (High: 16.0038 / Low: 15.8467).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6528
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1572

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 16.7282) against the same month in 2015 (average: 16.5661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1621 (+0.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 16.7282
2015 Avg (January) 16.5661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.0025 16.5863 16.7282
February 16.7081 16.0553 16.4215
March 16.7801 16.3016 16.4922
April 16.3678 16.1351 16.2654
May 16.3909 15.9849 16.1861
June 16.3471 15.9504 16.1191
July 16.2579 16.0518 16.1320
August 16.1579 15.8162 15.9974
September 16.0038 15.8467 15.9354
October 16.2038 15.8755 16.0534
November 16.3427 15.8673 16.1426
December 16.5656 16.0278 16.3744