YEARLY HIGH
269.8831 BIF
YEARLY LOW
240.1724 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.0613 BIF

2017 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 269.8831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 240.1724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7108 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.5516 to the December average rate of 266.7947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 269.8831 was up 5.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 255.6134, 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 6,747,078 BIF
2016 Average 6,084,461 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,004,309 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 742,768.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

269.1190
241.2273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BIF 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 247.1706, compared to 262.9521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.7816 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.9521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 9.1382 BIF (High: 269.8484 / Low: 260.7102). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7207 BIF (High: 254.5354 / Low: 251.8147).

September Spread (Volatile) ±9.1382
June Spread (Stable) ±2.7207

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 1.2354 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 266.7947) against the same month in 2016 (average: 241.9537), the exchange rate shifted by +24.8410 (+10.27%).

2017 Avg (December) 266.7947
2016 Avg (December) 241.9537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 248.1357 240.1724 243.5516
February 248.1640 244.3147 246.3339
March 249.6805 243.3196 246.0666
April 248.8444 245.4634 246.4192
May 252.6464 245.5878 247.4169
June 254.5354 251.8147 253.2351
July 257.7860 250.8234 254.8171
August 265.2914 257.0256 260.6222
September 269.8484 260.7102 265.7988
October 266.8978 262.6962 264.5635
November 266.7838 263.1954 265.1165
December 269.8831 264.6318 266.7947