YEARLY HIGH
0.5519 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4580 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5083 CNY

2017 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.5519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.4580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0939 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5095 to the December average rate of 0.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5519 was up 7.95% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,760 CNY
2016 Average 2,268 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,290 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 469.38 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5408
0.4630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.5207, compared to 0.4959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0492 CNY (High: 0.5297 / Low: 0.4805). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 CNY (High: 0.5101 / Low: 0.4964).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0227 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.5343) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1109 (+26.19%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.5343
2016 Avg (March) 0.4234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5192 0.5013 0.5095
February 0.5312 0.5104 0.5203
March 0.5519 0.5136 0.5343
April 0.5324 0.4951 0.5116
May 0.5331 0.5057 0.5198
June 0.5355 0.5197 0.5286
July 0.5274 0.5046 0.5161
August 0.5101 0.4964 0.5039
September 0.5077 0.4898 0.4995
October 0.4941 0.4682 0.4841
November 0.4839 0.4580 0.4694
December 0.5297 0.4805 0.5021