YEARLY HIGH
2.5798 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.3892 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4590 CNY

2016 XCD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XCD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 2.5798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 2.3892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1906 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4305 to the December average rate of 2.5634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5798 was up 7.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,899 CNY
2015 Average 11,611 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 11,946 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 953.24 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5801
2.3801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.4187, compared to 2.4993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4187
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0577 CNY (High: 2.5609 / Low: 2.5032). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 CNY (High: 2.4763 / Low: 2.4694).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0577
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 2.5634) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1745 (+7.30%).

2016 Avg (December) 2.5634
2015 Avg (December) 2.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4387 2.4042 2.4305
February 2.4364 2.4089 2.4244
March 2.4257 2.3892 2.4078
April 2.4042 2.3902 2.3968
May 2.4356 2.3950 2.4157
June 2.4598 2.4277 2.4369
July 2.4792 2.4599 2.4708
August 2.4750 2.4535 2.4636
September 2.4763 2.4694 2.4724
October 2.5126 2.4665 2.4914
November 2.5609 2.5032 2.5345
December 2.5798 2.5459 2.5634