2017 BBD to CNY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3.4864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 3.2399.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2465 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4484 to the December average rate of 3.2960, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4864 was up 0.29% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BBD to CNY Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4371, compared to 3.3210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1162 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0927 CNY (High: 3.3325 / Low: 3.2399). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 CNY (High: 3.4510 / Low: 3.4258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0510 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.4484) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.2824), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1660 (+5.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4864 | 3.4154 | 3.4484 |
| February | 3.4510 | 3.4258 | 3.4375 |
| March | 3.4577 | 3.4271 | 3.4466 |
| April | 3.4560 | 3.3964 | 3.4438 |
| May | 3.4540 | 3.4055 | 3.4419 |
| June | 3.4199 | 3.3886 | 3.4046 |
| July | 3.4027 | 3.3607 | 3.3849 |
| August | 3.3826 | 3.2918 | 3.3352 |
| September | 3.3325 | 3.2399 | 3.2842 |
| October | 3.3300 | 3.2858 | 3.3143 |
| November | 3.3316 | 3.2713 | 3.3111 |
| December | 3.3178 | 3.2515 | 3.2960 |