2017 USD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9610 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.4798 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7581 CNY

2017 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 6.9610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 6.4798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4813 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8980 to the December average rate of 6.5921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.9610 was up 0.02% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.9593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,805 CNY

2016 Average 33,212 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 32,399 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,406.25 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.9310

6.5355

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.8742, compared to 6.6419 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2323 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8742

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6419

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1853 CNY (High: 6.6651 / Low: 6.4798). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0487 CNY (High: 6.9020 / Low: 6.8533).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1853

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0487

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 0.1020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 6.8980) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.5648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3333 (+5.08%).

2017 Avg (January) 6.8980

2016 Avg (January) 6.5648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.9610	6.8390	6.8980
February	6.9020	6.8533	6.8734
March	6.9154	6.8542	6.8932
April	6.9121	6.7928	6.8876
May	6.9081	6.8111	6.8838
June	6.8398	6.7773	6.8093
July	6.8053	6.7214	6.7697
August	6.7653	6.5837	6.6704
September	6.6651	6.4798	6.5685
October	6.6600	6.5716	6.6286
November	6.6633	6.5427	6.6222
December	6.6356	6.5030	6.5921