YEARLY HIGH
0.8923 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8239 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8652 CNY

2017 SBD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.8923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.8239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0685 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8780 to the December average rate of 0.8478, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.8923 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.8955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,462 CNY
2016 Average 4,198 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,119 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 342.35 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.8912
0.8417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.8779, compared to 0.8525 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8525

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0403 CNY (High: 0.8833 / Low: 0.8430). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 CNY (High: 0.8885 / Low: 0.8807).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0403
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.8871) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.8160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0711 (+8.71%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.8871
2016 Avg (March) 0.8160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8825 0.8677 0.8780
February 0.8885 0.8807 0.8833
March 0.8923 0.8815 0.8871
April 0.8895 0.8673 0.8808
May 0.8824 0.8618 0.8738
June 0.8732 0.8567 0.8644
July 0.8706 0.8555 0.8651
August 0.8833 0.8430 0.8616
September 0.8556 0.8363 0.8460
October 0.8530 0.8402 0.8487
November 0.8525 0.8239 0.8458
December 0.8533 0.8370 0.8478