YEARLY HIGH
0.3087 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2868 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2961 BBD

2017 CNY to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.3087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.2868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2900 to the December average rate of 0.3034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3087 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,716 BBD
2016 Average 7,531 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,171 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545.60 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3060
0.2885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BBD 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 0.2909, compared to 0.3012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0086 BBD (High: 0.3087 / Low: 0.3001). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BBD (High: 0.2919 / Low: 0.2898).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3045) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+1.60%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3045
2016 Avg (September) 0.2997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2928 0.2868 0.2900
February 0.2919 0.2898 0.2909
March 0.2918 0.2892 0.2901
April 0.2944 0.2893 0.2904
May 0.2936 0.2895 0.2905
June 0.2951 0.2924 0.2937
July 0.2976 0.2939 0.2954
August 0.3038 0.2956 0.2998
September 0.3087 0.3001 0.3045
October 0.3043 0.3003 0.3017
November 0.3057 0.3002 0.3020
December 0.3076 0.3014 0.3034