YEARLY HIGH
0.5281 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4569 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5007 CNY

2016 SCR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SCR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.4569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0712 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5020 to the December average rate of 0.5173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5281 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,641 CNY
2015 Average 2,360 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,285 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.90 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5208
0.4788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4927, compared to 0.5086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4927
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0514 CNY (High: 0.5083 / Low: 0.4569). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 CNY (High: 0.5092 / Low: 0.4990).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0514
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.5173) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+2.37%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.5173
2015 Avg (December) 0.5053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5126 0.4803 0.5020
February 0.5083 0.4569 0.4892
March 0.5025 0.4755 0.4895
April 0.5086 0.4595 0.4823
May 0.5045 0.4712 0.4901
June 0.5261 0.4913 0.5033
July 0.5242 0.4967 0.5074
August 0.5090 0.4931 0.5024
September 0.5092 0.4990 0.5036
October 0.5151 0.4997 0.5078
November 0.5228 0.5036 0.5129
December 0.5281 0.5111 0.5173