YEARLY HIGH
3.6715 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.3514 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5365 CNY

2023 BBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 3.6715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 3.3514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3201 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3958 to the December average rate of 3.5592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6715 was up 0.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,358 CNY
2022 Average 16,826 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 16,757 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,600.25 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.6715
3.3708
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.4632, compared to 3.6098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1216 CNY (High: 3.6585 / Low: 3.5369). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 CNY (High: 3.4663 / Low: 3.4344).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1216
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2023: 3.6464) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1421 (+4.05%).

2023 Avg (September) 3.6464
2022 Avg (September) 3.5043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4575 3.3514 3.3958
February 3.4781 3.3662 3.4219
March 3.4824 3.4099 3.4464
April 3.4663 3.4344 3.4434
May 3.5559 3.4533 3.4942
June 3.6269 3.5424 3.5772
July 3.6269 3.5526 3.5934
August 3.6490 3.5705 3.6199
September 3.6715 3.6212 3.6464
October 3.6587 3.5844 3.6374
November 3.6585 3.5369 3.6026
December 3.5885 3.5359 3.5592