YEARLY HIGH
0.0391 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0363 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0374 CNY

2016 DJF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the DJF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0369 to the December average rate of 0.0388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0391 was up 7.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0366, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DJF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 196 CNY
2015 Average 177 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 181 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.12 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0390
0.0362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF to CNY 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 0.0368, compared to 0.0380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0010 CNY (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0379). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0364).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0388) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+6.82%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0388
2015 Avg (December) 0.0363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0371 0.0366 0.0369
February 0.0370 0.0367 0.0369
March 0.0369 0.0363 0.0366
April 0.0366 0.0364 0.0365
May 0.0370 0.0364 0.0368
June 0.0375 0.0369 0.0371
July 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
August 0.0377 0.0374 0.0375
September 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
October 0.0383 0.0375 0.0379
November 0.0389 0.0379 0.0384
December 0.0391 0.0386 0.0388