YEARLY HIGH
2.1832 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.8119 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9704 LSL

2017 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 2.1832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 1.8119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3713 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9626 to the December average rate of 1.9942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1832 was down 14.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.5650, 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 54,581 LSL
2016 Average 55,398 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 45,297 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,283.67 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1564
1.8466
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LSL 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 1.9215, compared to 2.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1932 LSL (High: 2.0812 / Low: 1.8879). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 LSL (High: 2.0146 / Low: 1.9605).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1932
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1364 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1364

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 2.1306) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.0431), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0875 (+4.28%).

2017 Avg (November) 2.1306
2016 Avg (November) 2.0431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9947 1.9259 1.9626
February 1.9592 1.8826 1.9223
March 1.9470 1.8119 1.8724
April 2.0199 1.8782 1.9555
May 1.9776 1.8759 1.9244
June 1.9241 1.8673 1.8919
July 1.9817 1.8963 1.9379
August 2.0146 1.9605 1.9846
September 2.0415 1.9698 2.0022
October 2.1360 2.0240 2.0663
November 2.1832 2.0664 2.1306
December 2.0812 1.8879 1.9942