YEARLY HIGH
0.3099 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2877 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3013 BBD

2016 CNY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.2877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3047 to the December average rate of 0.2892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3099 was down 4.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,748 BBD
2015 Average 7,973 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,191 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.60 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3107
0.2873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BBD 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 0.3060, compared to 0.2965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0070 BBD (High: 0.2960 / Low: 0.2890). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 0.3075) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-4.35%).

2016 Avg (March) 0.3075
2015 Avg (March) 0.3215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3080 0.3036 0.3047
February 0.3074 0.3039 0.3054
March 0.3099 0.3053 0.3075
April 0.3096 0.3078 0.3087
May 0.3089 0.3038 0.3063
June 0.3048 0.3008 0.3036
July 0.3012 0.2984 0.2996
August 0.3018 0.2994 0.3008
September 0.3001 0.2992 0.2997
October 0.3004 0.2949 0.2973
November 0.2960 0.2890 0.2923
December 0.2907 0.2877 0.2892