2016 GBP to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 GBP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the GBP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 23, valuing the pair at 9.8300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 16, dropping to 8.1883.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6418 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4564 to the December average rate of 8.6396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.8300 was down 2.56% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.0885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
GBP to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.3664, compared to 8.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7458 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 1.0473 CNY (High: 9.8300 / Low: 8.7828). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2520 CNY (High: 9.3945 / Low: 9.1425).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5753 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 9.3557) against the same month in 2015 (average: 9.6442), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2885 (-2.99%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.6128 | 9.3004 | 9.4564 |
| February | 9.5962 | 9.0643 | 9.3711 |
| March | 9.3945 | 9.1425 | 9.2767 |
| April | 9.4662 | 9.0875 | 9.2656 |
| May | 9.6373 | 9.3732 | 9.4731 |
| June | 9.8300 | 8.7828 | 9.3557 |
| July | 8.9178 | 8.6201 | 8.7804 |
| August | 8.8451 | 8.5511 | 8.7043 |
| September | 8.9568 | 8.6456 | 8.7731 |
| October | 8.6559 | 8.1883 | 8.3070 |
| November | 8.6379 | 8.2851 | 8.5191 |
| December | 8.7653 | 8.5044 | 8.6396 |