YEARLY HIGH
7.5338 CNY
YEARLY LOW
7.0130 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3499 CNY

2016 EUR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the EUR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 7.5338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 7.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5208 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1334 to the December average rate of 7.2951, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.5338 was up 0.96% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.4624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,669 CNY
2015 Average 34,810 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 35,065 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,604.17 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.5155
7.0987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 7.2968, compared to 7.4030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.4030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.3149 CNY (High: 7.4404 / Low: 7.1255). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0687 CNY (High: 7.5118 / Low: 7.4430).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3149
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0687

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 7.4496) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.0541), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3956 (+5.61%).

2016 Avg (August) 7.4496
2015 Avg (August) 7.0541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1962 7.0130 7.1334
February 7.4404 7.1255 7.2732
March 7.3456 7.1176 7.2464
April 7.4163 7.2915 7.3460
May 7.4639 7.2950 7.3742
June 7.4923 7.3133 7.4076
July 7.4257 7.3312 7.3892
August 7.5338 7.3740 7.4496
September 7.5118 7.4430 7.4807
October 7.4968 7.3586 7.4225
November 7.5301 7.2851 7.3806
December 7.4417 7.2224 7.2951