YEARLY HIGH
0.1204 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1114 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1149 GBP

2017 CNY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 0.1204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 20, dropping to 0.1114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1174 to the December average rate of 0.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1204 was down 1.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1221, 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 3,010 GBP
2016 Average 2,786 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,785 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 224.99 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1181
0.1119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GBP 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 0.1156, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0068 GBP (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1117). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 GBP (High: 0.1144 / Low: 0.1127).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1174) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0117 (+11.03%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1174
2016 Avg (January) 0.1058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1204 0.1150 0.1174
February 0.1176 0.1148 0.1166
March 0.1198 0.1157 0.1176
April 0.1171 0.1119 0.1149
May 0.1140 0.1114 0.1124
June 0.1161 0.1133 0.1148
July 0.1144 0.1127 0.1135
August 0.1177 0.1124 0.1157
September 0.1185 0.1117 0.1144
October 0.1152 0.1121 0.1143
November 0.1159 0.1118 0.1142
December 0.1142 0.1117 0.1132