YEARLY HIGH
2.2034 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.0885 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1522 CNY

2016 LTL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LTL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 2.2034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.0885.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1149 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1106 to the December average rate of 2.1134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2034 was up 1.86% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,017 CNY
2015 Average 10,377 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 10,443 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 574.45 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2023
2.1023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.1385, compared to 2.1659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0865 CNY (High: 2.1984 / Low: 2.1119). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 CNY (High: 2.1613 / Low: 2.1494).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0865
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

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 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 2.1940) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0983), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0957 (+4.56%).

2016 Avg (September) 2.1940
2015 Avg (September) 2.0983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1290 2.0885 2.1106
February 2.1703 2.1065 2.1346
March 2.1435 2.1018 2.1225
April 2.1482 2.1363 2.1421
May 2.1613 2.1494 2.1563
June 2.1767 2.1457 2.1649
July 2.1728 2.1555 2.1645
August 2.1983 2.1591 2.1774
September 2.2034 2.1774 2.1940
October 2.2033 2.1723 2.1857
November 2.1984 2.1119 2.1603
December 2.1542 2.0930 2.1134