YEARLY HIGH
3.3384 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.1999 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2879 ETB

2016 CNY to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CNY to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 3.3384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 3.1999.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1384 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2363 to the December average rate of 3.2341, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.3384 was down 0.68% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3613, 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 83,459 ETB
2015 Average 82,457 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 79,998 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,460.65 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3372
3.2248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to ETB 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 3.2899, compared to 3.2859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0777 ETB (High: 3.3034 / Low: 3.2256). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 ETB (High: 3.3384 / Low: 3.3172).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 3.3278) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.3094), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+0.56%).

2016 Avg (April) 3.3278
2015 Avg (April) 3.3094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2652 3.2206 3.2363
February 3.2761 3.2243 3.2553
March 3.3318 3.2624 3.2885
April 3.3384 3.3172 3.3278
May 3.3336 3.3071 3.3211
June 3.3266 3.2864 3.3107
July 3.3200 3.2683 3.2885
August 3.3271 3.3015 3.3181
September 3.3259 3.3011 3.3125
October 3.3325 3.2651 3.3000
November 3.3034 3.2256 3.2620
December 3.2708 3.1999 3.2341