YEARLY HIGH
17.3310 JPY
YEARLY LOW
15.7171 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5985 JPY

2017 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 17.3310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 15.7171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6139 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6741 to the December average rate of 17.1323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.3310 was down 6.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.5369, 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 433,275 JPY
2016 Average 409,574 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 392,927 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,347.81 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.2465
15.8769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to JPY 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 16.3460, compared to 16.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.6120 JPY (High: 16.7310 / Low: 16.1189). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2623 JPY (High: 17.1807 / Low: 16.9185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6120
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.3991 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 17.1323) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.7586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3737 (+2.23%).

2017 Avg (December) 17.1323
2016 Avg (December) 16.7586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9334 16.3945 16.6741
February 16.6424 16.2540 16.4373
March 16.7310 16.1189 16.3901
April 16.1983 15.7171 15.9910
May 16.5614 16.1080 16.2975
June 16.5856 16.1116 16.2857
July 16.7666 16.3971 16.5844
August 16.7500 16.3512 16.4572
September 17.1174 16.5750 16.8581
October 17.1807 16.9185 17.0373
November 17.2981 16.8123 17.0367
December 17.3310 16.9481 17.1323