YEARLY HIGH
9.9517 BTN
YEARLY LOW
8.7474 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6318 BTN

2017 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 9.9517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 8.7474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2043 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8706 to the December average rate of 9.7461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.9517 was down 5.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.5214, 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 248,791 BTN
2016 Average 252,919 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 218,684 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,107.33 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.9218
9.3073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BTN 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 9.5646, compared to 9.6990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1344 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5646
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.9718 BTN (High: 9.7192 / Low: 8.7474). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0927 BTN (High: 9.5834 / Low: 9.4907).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9718
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0927

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 9.8204) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.9186), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0983 (-0.99%).

2017 Avg (October) 9.8204
2016 Avg (October) 9.9186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.9460 9.7805 9.8706
February 9.8720 9.6940 9.7565
March 9.7125 9.4157 9.5667
April 9.5133 9.2894 9.3719
May 9.4724 9.3023 9.3585
June 9.5294 9.4274 9.4637
July 9.5834 9.4907 9.5231
August 9.7192 8.7474 9.5092
September 9.8842 9.7508 9.8036
October 9.9517 9.7483 9.8204
November 9.8515 9.7026 9.7917
December 9.8182 9.6681 9.7461