YEARLY HIGH
0.1543 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1437 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1480 USD

2017 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.1543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.1437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1450 to the December average rate of 0.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1543 was down 0.41% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1550, 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 3,858 USD
2016 Average 3,765 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,591 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.74 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1530
0.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to USD 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 0.1455, compared to 0.1506 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1506

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0043 USD (High: 0.1543 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.1459 / Low: 0.1449).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.1523) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.60%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.1523
2016 Avg (September) 0.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1462 0.1437 0.1450
February 0.1459 0.1449 0.1455
March 0.1459 0.1446 0.1451
April 0.1472 0.1447 0.1452
May 0.1468 0.1448 0.1453
June 0.1476 0.1462 0.1469
July 0.1488 0.1469 0.1477
August 0.1519 0.1478 0.1499
September 0.1543 0.1500 0.1523
October 0.1522 0.1502 0.1509
November 0.1528 0.1501 0.1510
December 0.1538 0.1507 0.1517