2012 BOB to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9254 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.8891 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9089 CNY

2012 BOB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.9254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.8891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9161 to the December average rate of 0.8933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9254 was down 2.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,627 CNY

2011 Average 4,638 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 4,445 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.58 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9202

0.8905

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.9153, compared to 0.9025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0169 CNY (High: 0.9084 / Low: 0.8915). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 CNY (High: 0.8956 / Low: 0.8910).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.9177) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0122 (-1.31%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.9177

2011 Avg (June) 0.9299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9197	0.9125	0.9161
February	0.9169	0.9113	0.9137
March	0.9194	0.9115	0.9144
April	0.9172	0.9115	0.9144
May	0.9207	0.9080	0.9152
June	0.9254	0.9130	0.9177
July	0.9201	0.9065	0.9136
August	0.9166	0.9078	0.9109
September	0.9128	0.8980	0.9060
October	0.9084	0.8915	0.8981
November	0.8956	0.8910	0.8930
December	0.8994	0.8891	0.8933