YEARLY HIGH
6.8083 CNY
YEARLY LOW
6.1611 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5363 CNY

2012 AUD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 6.8083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 6.1611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6472 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5697 to the December average rate of 6.5273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.8083 was down 4.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1170, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,042 CNY
2011 Average 33,383 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 30,806 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,235.86 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7970
6.2609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.5260, compared to 6.5466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3494 CNY (High: 6.5193 / Low: 6.1699). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0878 CNY (High: 6.5272 / Low: 6.4394).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3494
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 6.7524) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.6394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1130 (+1.70%).

2012 Avg (February) 6.7524
2011 Avg (February) 6.6394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7389 6.4237 6.5697
February 6.8083 6.6964 6.7524
March 6.7746 6.5336 6.6532
April 6.5811 6.4661 6.5282
May 6.5193 6.1699 6.3056
June 6.4958 6.1611 6.3471
July 6.6926 6.4604 6.5672
August 6.7398 6.5473 6.6630
September 6.6747 6.4722 6.5761
October 6.5124 6.4121 6.4561
November 6.5272 6.4394 6.4897
December 6.6071 6.4717 6.5273