YEARLY HIGH
245.5463 CDF
YEARLY LOW
166.6859 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.0016 CDF

2017 CNY to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 245.5463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 166.6859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.8604 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 176.0120 to the December average rate of 239.3680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 245.5463 was up 42.73% compared to the 2016 peak of 172.0365, 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 6,138,658 CDF
2016 Average 3,641,289 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,167,149 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,971,508.95 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

245.7036
169.6765
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CDF 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 195.4957, compared to 236.5075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 41.0118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.4957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 236.5075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 22.1475 CDF (High: 241.3757 / Low: 219.2282). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1919 CDF (High: 239.0560 / Low: 234.8641).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.1475
October Spread (Stable) ±4.1919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2210 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 238.7313) against the same month in 2016 (average: 146.8856), the exchange rate shifted by +91.8457 (+62.53%).

2017 Avg (August) 238.7313
2016 Avg (August) 146.8856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.9822 166.6859 176.0120
February 190.8950 180.5788 185.1750
March 196.6977 189.6498 192.9298
April 204.7872 196.1766 199.9272
May 209.7845 202.9145 205.4347
June 219.5203 209.7398 213.4954
July 241.3757 219.2282 229.6935
August 245.5463 231.4650 238.7313
September 239.9784 234.2818 237.5103
October 239.0560 234.8641 236.4706
November 239.8002 235.3489 237.2712
December 245.2714 236.0795 239.3680