YEARLY HIGH
5.4246 CNY
YEARLY LOW
5.0140 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2091 CNY

2017 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 5.4246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 5.0140.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4106 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2211 to the December average rate of 5.1674, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4246 was up 3.18% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,123 CNY
2016 Average 25,082 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 25,070 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,053.21 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.3704
5.0353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.1537, compared to 5.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.2030 CNY (High: 5.2284 / Low: 5.0253). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0931 CNY (High: 5.2221 / Low: 5.1289).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2030
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 5.3321) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2085 (+4.07%).

2017 Avg (July) 5.3321
2016 Avg (July) 5.1236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2756 5.1555 5.2211
February 5.2809 5.1586 5.2455
March 5.2001 5.0958 5.1507
April 5.2034 5.0373 5.1252
May 5.1367 5.0140 5.0632
June 5.2284 5.0253 5.1166
July 5.4246 5.2241 5.3321
August 5.3516 5.2175 5.2921
September 5.3941 5.2592 5.3425
October 5.3351 5.1473 5.2621
November 5.2373 5.1270 5.1908
December 5.2221 5.1289 5.1674