YEARLY HIGH
0.2535 BGN
YEARLY LOW
0.2314 BGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2414 BGN

2012 CNY to BGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to BGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.2535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 BGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2403 to the December average rate of 0.2390, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2535 was up 5.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,337 BGN
2011 Average 5,443 BGN
Yearly Trough Low 5,784 BGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.25 BGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2513
0.2335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BGN 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 0.2390, compared to 0.2438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0125 BGN (High: 0.2478 / Low: 0.2353). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 BGN (High: 0.2368 / Low: 0.2329).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2498) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0376 (+17.74%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2498
2011 Avg (July) 0.2122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2445 0.2355 0.2403
February 0.2393 0.2314 0.2350
March 0.2368 0.2329 0.2350
April 0.2374 0.2332 0.2360
May 0.2478 0.2353 0.2417
June 0.2495 0.2422 0.2458
July 0.2535 0.2442 0.2498
August 0.2507 0.2446 0.2483
September 0.2454 0.2363 0.2408
October 0.2428 0.2378 0.2403
November 0.2472 0.2417 0.2444
December 0.2425 0.2365 0.2390