YEARLY HIGH
1.1077 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.0440 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0776 CNY

2016 SDG to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SDG to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 17, valuing the pair at 1.1077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 1.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0731 to the December average rate of 1.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1077 was up 1.63% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0899, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,538 CNY
2015 Average 5,216 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 5,220 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.16 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1017
1.0549
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.0718, compared to 1.0833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0833

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was October, with a trading range of 0.0586 CNY (High: 1.1077 / Low: 1.0491). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 CNY (High: 1.0657 / Low: 1.0583).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0586
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.0869) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+4.23%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.0869
2015 Avg (October) 1.0428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0798 1.0528 1.0731
February 1.0819 1.0674 1.0736
March 1.0740 1.0576 1.0670
April 1.0657 1.0583 1.0622
May 1.0816 1.0630 1.0721
June 1.0939 1.0773 1.0827
July 1.1016 1.0926 1.0978
August 1.0991 1.0908 1.0939
September 1.1000 1.0889 1.0962
October 1.1077 1.0491 1.0869
November 1.0668 1.0440 1.0588
December 1.0746 1.0523 1.0664