YEARLY HIGH
8.9907 BTN
YEARLY LOW
7.7185 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.3481 BTN

2012 CNY to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 8.9907. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 7.7185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2722 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1084 to the December average rate of 8.7574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.9907 was up 6.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.4360, 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 224,769 BTN
2011 Average 180,587 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 192,963 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,805.55 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.8942
7.7206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to BTN 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 8.2505, compared to 8.4457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.8046 BTN (High: 8.6468 / Low: 7.8423). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0623 BTN (High: 8.1092 / Low: 8.0468).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8046
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 8.7964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9243), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8721 (+27.04%).

2012 Avg (June) 8.7964
2011 Avg (June) 6.9243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4535 7.7979 8.1084
February 7.9531 7.7185 7.8184
March 8.1307 7.8614 7.9774
April 8.3900 8.0478 8.2010
May 8.8476 8.3670 8.6015
June 8.9907 8.6441 8.7964
July 8.7500 8.0363 8.3904
August 8.1092 8.0468 8.0873
September 8.6130 7.9589 8.2117
October 8.6468 7.8423 8.4441
November 8.9330 8.5941 8.7833
December 8.8201 8.6805 8.7574