YEARLY HIGH
0.5330 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4627 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4978 CNY

2017 SCR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5157 to the December average rate of 0.4733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5330 was up 0.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,665 CNY
2016 Average 2,504 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,314 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.48 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5200
0.4691
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5106, compared to 0.4850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0330 CNY (High: 0.5003 / Low: 0.4673). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 CNY (High: 0.5169 / Low: 0.5010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0330
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.5157) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+2.72%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.5157
2016 Avg (January) 0.5020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5330 0.5046 0.5157
February 0.5217 0.5034 0.5111
March 0.5319 0.5022 0.5120
April 0.5269 0.5010 0.5110
May 0.5169 0.5010 0.5083
June 0.5188 0.4894 0.5056
July 0.5172 0.4891 0.5001
August 0.5068 0.4838 0.4914
September 0.4894 0.4711 0.4820
October 0.4972 0.4729 0.4839
November 0.5003 0.4673 0.4792
December 0.4945 0.4627 0.4733