YEARLY HIGH
6.5179 CNY
YEARLY LOW
6.1197 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3138 CNY

2012 CAD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 6.5179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 6.1197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3982 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2289 to the December average rate of 6.3020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5179 was down 4.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8575, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,590 CNY
2011 Average 32,699 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 30,599 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,990.89 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.4846
6.1638
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.2827, compared to 6.3449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2332 CNY (High: 6.3979 / Low: 6.1647). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0819 CNY (High: 6.2974 / Low: 6.2155).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2332
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0995 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 6.4579) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0710 (+1.11%).

2012 Avg (September) 6.4579
2011 Avg (September) 6.3868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3208 6.1535 6.2289
February 6.3657 6.2831 6.3155
March 6.3903 6.3054 6.3529
April 6.4171 6.2830 6.3486
May 6.3979 6.1647 6.2597
June 6.2449 6.1197 6.1905
July 6.3592 6.2275 6.2868
August 6.4474 6.3321 6.4053
September 6.5179 6.3889 6.4579
October 6.4629 6.2407 6.3584
November 6.2974 6.2155 6.2591
December 6.3489 6.2657 6.3020