YEARLY HIGH
1.0795 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.9921 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0269 BOB

2017 CNY to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 1.0795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.9921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0031 to the December average rate of 1.0487, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.0795 was up 1.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.0681, 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 26,988 BOB
2016 Average 25,973 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 24,802 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,185.25 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.0690
0.9971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BOB 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 1.0082, compared to 1.0457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0369 BOB (High: 1.0795 / Low: 1.0426). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 BOB (High: 1.0255 / Low: 1.0134).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

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 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 1.0630) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.0365), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+2.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 1.0630
2016 Avg (September) 1.0365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0138 0.9930 1.0031
February 1.0135 1.0005 1.0068
March 1.0117 0.9921 1.0044
April 1.0178 1.0006 1.0071
May 1.0179 1.0018 1.0088
June 1.0255 1.0134 1.0192
July 1.0371 1.0155 1.0269
August 1.0636 1.0353 1.0436
September 1.0795 1.0426 1.0630
October 1.0523 1.0361 1.0433
November 1.0593 1.0394 1.0484
December 1.0649 1.0362 1.0487