YEARLY HIGH
89.9289 SOS
YEARLY LOW
82.7801 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.7165 SOS

2017 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 89.9289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 82.7801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1488 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7677 to the December average rate of 87.9850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 89.9289 was down 6.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 95.7635, 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 2,248,222 SOS
2016 Average 2,235,660 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,069,502 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,720.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

88.9227
83.2991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SOS 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 84.1913, compared to 87.2416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0503 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.1913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.2416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 3.5299 SOS (High: 89.2932 / Low: 85.7633). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0666 SOS (High: 84.7915 / Low: 83.7249).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5299
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.0320 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 88.4541) against the same month in 2016 (average: 87.4301), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0240 (+1.17%).

2017 Avg (September) 88.4541
2016 Avg (September) 87.4301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 84.6615 82.9461 83.7677
February 84.7915 83.7249 84.2309
March 84.5221 82.7801 83.8577
April 84.9474 83.7547 84.1593
May 85.9158 83.4307 84.0731
June 86.3404 84.4044 85.0592
July 86.4866 84.5676 85.3713
August 89.2932 85.7633 86.7424
September 89.9289 86.7835 88.4541
October 88.8287 86.6833 87.4221
November 89.8329 86.6369 87.4750
December 89.7861 86.8410 87.9850