YEARLY HIGH
1.2138 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1207 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1562 SBD

2017 CNY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.2138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 1.1207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0931 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1390 to the December average rate of 1.1795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.2138 was down 3.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2530, 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 30,345 SBD
2016 Average 29,797 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,016 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,328.39 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.1879
1.1218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SBD 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 1.1392, compared to 1.1732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0541 SBD (High: 1.1863 / Low: 1.1322). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SBD (High: 1.1355 / Low: 1.1255).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.1824) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0265 (+2.29%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.1824
2016 Avg (November) 1.1559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1525 1.1331 1.1390
February 1.1355 1.1255 1.1321
March 1.1345 1.1207 1.1273
April 1.1530 1.1242 1.1353
May 1.1604 1.1333 1.1445
June 1.1673 1.1452 1.1569
July 1.1689 1.1486 1.1560
August 1.1863 1.1322 1.1608
September 1.1958 1.1688 1.1820
October 1.1901 1.1724 1.1784
November 1.2138 1.1730 1.1824
December 1.1947 1.1719 1.1795