YEARLY HIGH
0.3099 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.2377 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2838 CNY

2017 ETB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.3099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0722 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3057 to the December average rate of 0.2410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3099 was down 0.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,549 CNY
2016 Average 1,521 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,188 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.96 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3122
0.2345
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CNY 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 0.3013, compared to 0.2663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0419 CNY (High: 0.2835 / Low: 0.2417). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 CNY (High: 0.3017 / Low: 0.2967).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3057) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-1.06%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3057
2016 Avg (January) 0.3090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3099 0.3013 0.3057
February 0.3073 0.3004 0.3032
March 0.3065 0.3006 0.3033
April 0.3033 0.2969 0.3013
May 0.3017 0.2967 0.2993
June 0.2968 0.2918 0.2948
July 0.2951 0.2881 0.2914
August 0.2891 0.2800 0.2859
September 0.2839 0.2758 0.2794
October 0.2835 0.2417 0.2574
November 0.2453 0.2402 0.2425
December 0.2443 0.2377 0.2410