YEARLY HIGH
0.1634 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1534 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1584 CAD

2012 CNY to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 0.1634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.1534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0100 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1606 to the December average rate of 0.1587, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1634 was down 1.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1658, 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 4,085 CAD
2011 Average 3,827 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,836 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.56 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1622
0.1542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to CAD 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 0.1592, compared to 0.1576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0059 CAD (High: 0.1622 / Low: 0.1563). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CAD (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1615) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+6.99%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1615
2011 Avg (June) 0.1510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1625 0.1582 0.1606
February 0.1592 0.1571 0.1583
March 0.1586 0.1565 0.1574
April 0.1592 0.1558 0.1575
May 0.1622 0.1563 0.1598
June 0.1634 0.1601 0.1615
July 0.1606 0.1573 0.1591
August 0.1579 0.1551 0.1561
September 0.1565 0.1534 0.1549
October 0.1602 0.1547 0.1573
November 0.1609 0.1588 0.1598
December 0.1596 0.1575 0.1587