YEARLY HIGH
0.3125 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.2995 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3042 CNY

2016 ETB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ETB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.3125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.2995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3090 to the December average rate of 0.3092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3125 was up 1.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,563 CNY
2015 Average 1,516 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,498 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.79 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3101
0.2996
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.3040, compared to 0.3044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0073 CNY (High: 0.3100 / Low: 0.3027). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CNY (High: 0.3015 / Low: 0.2995).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.3092) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.17%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.3092
2015 Avg (December) 0.3056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3105 0.3063 0.3090
February 0.3101 0.3052 0.3072
March 0.3065 0.3001 0.3041
April 0.3015 0.2995 0.3005
May 0.3024 0.3000 0.3011
June 0.3043 0.3006 0.3021
July 0.3060 0.3012 0.3041
August 0.3029 0.3006 0.3014
September 0.3029 0.3007 0.3019
October 0.3063 0.3001 0.3030
November 0.3100 0.3027 0.3066
December 0.3125 0.3057 0.3092