YEARLY HIGH
4.3221 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.9448 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1451 CNY

2012 BGN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 4.3221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.9448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3773 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1625 to the December average rate of 4.1848, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3221 was down 12.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9412, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,610 CNY
2011 Average 23,001 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 19,724 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,886.56 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2816
3.9778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.1864, compared to 4.1038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2145 CNY (High: 4.2500 / Low: 4.0355). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0711 CNY (High: 4.2939 / Low: 4.2228).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2145
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0711

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0987 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0987

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 4.2551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5904), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3353 (-7.30%).

2012 Avg (February) 4.2551
2011 Avg (February) 4.5904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2469 4.0894 4.1625
February 4.3221 4.1794 4.2551
March 4.2939 4.2228 4.2563
April 4.2887 4.2122 4.2377
May 4.2500 4.0355 4.1389
June 4.1283 4.0074 4.0682
July 4.0943 3.9448 4.0031
August 4.0875 3.9887 4.0277
September 4.2322 4.0751 4.1537
October 4.2060 4.1191 4.1614
November 4.1374 4.0459 4.0921
December 4.2283 4.1235 4.1848