YEARLY HIGH
247.1427 BIF
YEARLY LOW
202.9129 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
222.4099 BIF

2012 CNY to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 247.1427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 202.9129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.2298 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.6176 to the December average rate of 244.2229, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 247.1427 was up 19.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 207.6153, 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 6,178,567 BIF
2011 Average 4,682,582 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,072,822 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,105,744.43 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

248.0835
201.7571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BIF 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 211.2408, compared to 233.5789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.3380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 211.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.5789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 16.8770 BIF (High: 220.0477 / Low: 203.1707). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7168 BIF (High: 207.6714 / Low: 203.9546).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.8770
February Spread (Stable) ±3.7168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7557 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 244.2229) against the same month in 2011 (average: 203.1825), the exchange rate shifted by +41.0405 (+20.20%).

2012 Avg (December) 244.2229
2011 Avg (December) 203.1825

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.6261 202.9297 205.6176
February 207.6714 203.9546 206.4301
March 207.1059 202.9129 205.6744
April 220.0477 203.1707 208.7216
May 222.8700 215.8161 220.1719
June 223.0652 219.1029 220.8294
July 227.3474 219.8252 224.0450
August 228.3771 224.6058 226.9139
September 235.1801 225.4965 230.2769
October 238.7719 233.4517 236.4075
November 244.1173 235.5878 239.6070
December 247.1427 238.6939 244.2229