YEARLY HIGH
1.2382 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1445 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1804 SBD

2023 CNY to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the CNY to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 1.2382. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.1445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0937 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2169 to the December average rate of 1.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2382 was down 3.33% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2808, 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 30,954 SBD
2022 Average 30,280 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 28,612 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,342.11 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2235
1.1453
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 1.1958, compared to 1.1651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1958
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.0475 SBD (High: 1.1981 / Low: 1.1506). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 SBD (High: 1.2092 / Low: 1.1978).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.2169) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0537 (-4.22%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.2169
2022 Avg (January) 1.2706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2382 1.1952 1.2169
February 1.2229 1.1853 1.2032
March 1.2068 1.1820 1.1940
April 1.2092 1.1978 1.2041
May 1.2056 1.1719 1.1916
June 1.1773 1.1485 1.1652
July 1.1749 1.1485 1.1641
August 1.1719 1.1475 1.1560
September 1.1604 1.1445 1.1518
October 1.1774 1.1487 1.1593
November 1.1981 1.1506 1.1711
December 1.1995 1.1780 1.1881