YEARLY HIGH
0.2994 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.2857 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2918 CNY

2016 HNL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HNL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.2857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0137 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2927 to the December average rate of 0.2969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2994 was up 0.54% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2978, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,497 CNY
2015 Average 1,446 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,428 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.55 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2980
0.2860
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.2895, compared to 0.2940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0076 CNY (High: 0.2982 / Low: 0.2907). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CNY (High: 0.2931 / Low: 0.2913).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2969) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2949), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.67%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2969
2015 Avg (December) 0.2949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2945 0.2910 0.2927
February 0.2933 0.2880 0.2901
March 0.2894 0.2857 0.2877
April 0.2880 0.2862 0.2870
May 0.2908 0.2866 0.2891
June 0.2926 0.2891 0.2902
July 0.2945 0.2917 0.2931
August 0.2921 0.2901 0.2909
September 0.2931 0.2913 0.2921
October 0.2982 0.2907 0.2943
November 0.2991 0.2943 0.2970
December 0.2994 0.2947 0.2969