YEARLY HIGH
0.0632 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0588 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0616 CNY

2016 XPF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XPF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.0632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0598 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0632 was up 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0627, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 316 CNY
2015 Average 291 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 294 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.06 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0631
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0611, compared to 0.0621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 CNY (High: 0.0623 / Low: 0.0599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CNY (High: 0.0631 / Low: 0.0625).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.0625) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0591), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+5.85%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.0625
2015 Avg (August) 0.0591

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0603 0.0588 0.0598
February 0.0623 0.0599 0.0609
March 0.0613 0.0596 0.0606
April 0.0620 0.0611 0.0615
May 0.0626 0.0610 0.0618
June 0.0627 0.0612 0.0620
July 0.0623 0.0615 0.0620
August 0.0632 0.0619 0.0625
September 0.0631 0.0625 0.0628
October 0.0630 0.0617 0.0623
November 0.0630 0.0612 0.0620
December 0.0624 0.0604 0.0611