YEARLY HIGH
0.3426 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2710 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3095 BRL

2012 CNY to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2835 to the December average rate of 0.3334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3426 was up 15.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2970, 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 8,565 BRL
2011 Average 6,477 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,775 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,790.48 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3394
0.2670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BRL 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 0.2948, compared to 0.3242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2948
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0256 BRL (High: 0.3273 / Low: 0.3017). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BRL (High: 0.3229 / Low: 0.3186).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0256
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.3334) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0439 (+15.15%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.3334
2011 Avg (December) 0.2895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2967 0.2753 0.2835
February 0.2755 0.2710 0.2730
March 0.2902 0.2736 0.2839
April 0.3013 0.2891 0.2938
May 0.3273 0.3017 0.3132
June 0.3281 0.3175 0.3217
July 0.3222 0.3134 0.3183
August 0.3227 0.3168 0.3187
September 0.3229 0.3186 0.3206
October 0.3259 0.3197 0.3236
November 0.3393 0.3248 0.3309
December 0.3426 0.3274 0.3334