YEARLY HIGH
3384.9910 STD
YEARLY LOW
3075.3551 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3214.5898 STD

2017 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 3384.9910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 3075.3551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 309.6358 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3345.4435 to the December average rate of 3137.9716, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3384.9910 was down 2.61% compared to the 2016 peak of 3475.7566, 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 84,624,774 STD
2016 Average 83,354,233 STD
Yearly Trough Low 76,883,879 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,740,895.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3373.5912
3086.1262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to STD 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 3295.3091, compared to 3133.8704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 161.4386 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3295.3091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3133.8704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 114.8597 STD (High: 3284.3341 / Low: 3169.4744). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 40.3963 STD (High: 3165.4080 / Low: 3125.0117).

May Spread (Volatile) ±114.8597
October Spread (Stable) ±40.3963

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 98.9903 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -98.9903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 3349.6358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3381.0092), the exchange rate shifted by -31.3734 (-0.93%).

2017 Avg (February) 3349.6358
2016 Avg (February) 3381.0092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3384.2994 3310.9093 3345.4435
February 3384.9910 3306.5447 3349.6358
March 3382.5728 3286.3982 3324.6267
April 3355.8923 3250.9309 3322.5061
May 3284.3341 3169.4744 3223.5157
June 3224.9831 3167.8149 3206.1267
July 3173.1489 3091.0963 3140.4877
August 3133.8871 3075.3551 3110.0816
September 3159.5100 3107.7935 3131.0985
October 3165.4080 3125.0117 3142.3403
November 3171.4077 3114.2423 3141.2429
December 3158.7602 3107.2437 3137.9716