YEARLY HIGH
1.0080 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.9263 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9742 CNY

2017 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.9263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0816 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9970 to the December average rate of 0.9536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0080 was up 0.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,040 CNY
2016 Average 4,814 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,632 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.08 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0026
0.9352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9919, compared to 0.9565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0328 CNY (High: 0.9591 / Low: 0.9263). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 CNY (High: 0.9868 / Low: 0.9751).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0328
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.9956) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.9512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0444 (+4.67%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.9956
2016 Avg (March) 0.9512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0070 0.9864 0.9970
February 0.9995 0.9867 0.9932
March 1.0080 0.9884 0.9956
April 0.9994 0.9825 0.9930
May 0.9982 0.9824 0.9913
June 0.9868 0.9751 0.9812
July 0.9848 0.9642 0.9739
August 0.9659 0.9402 0.9582
September 0.9591 0.9263 0.9408
October 0.9652 0.9503 0.9585
November 0.9620 0.9440 0.9538
December 0.9651 0.9391 0.9536