YEARLY HIGH
0.1675 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1510 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1583 CNY

2016 GMD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GMD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.1510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0165 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1662 to the December average rate of 0.1618, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1675 was up 1.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 837 CNY
2015 Average 763 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 755 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.59 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1676
0.1504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.1586, compared to 0.1581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0161 CNY (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1510). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CNY (High: 0.1574 / Low: 0.1561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1662) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1444), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+15.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1662
2015 Avg (January) 0.1444

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1675 0.1645 0.1662
February 0.1671 0.1645 0.1659
March 0.1671 0.1510 0.1603
April 0.1525 0.1511 0.1518
May 0.1545 0.1514 0.1527
June 0.1558 0.1533 0.1543
July 0.1574 0.1559 0.1564
August 0.1571 0.1546 0.1559
September 0.1574 0.1561 0.1566
October 0.1591 0.1561 0.1577
November 0.1630 0.1579 0.1602
December 0.1630 0.1592 0.1618