YEARLY HIGH
28.6171 DJF
YEARLY LOW
27.8080 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.2540 DJF

2012 CNY to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 28.6171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 27.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8091 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.2353 to the December average rate of 28.4804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.6171 was up 1.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.2902, 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 715,427 DJF
2011 Average 687,748 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 695,200 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,227.20 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.5551
27.8649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to DJF 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 28.2759, compared to 28.2322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.2759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.2322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.4505 DJF (High: 28.5280 / Low: 28.0775). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1748 DJF (High: 28.5893 / Low: 28.4145).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4505
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1916 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 28.4804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.0933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3871 (+1.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 28.4804
2011 Avg (December) 28.0933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.3737 28.1424 28.2353
February 28.4976 28.2378 28.3150
March 28.4717 28.2186 28.3078
April 28.5133 28.2482 28.3779
May 28.4784 28.0610 28.3054
June 28.2482 28.0335 28.1138
July 28.0496 27.8080 27.9224
August 28.0950 27.8181 27.9831
September 28.3651 28.0008 28.1612
October 28.5280 28.0775 28.3483
November 28.5893 28.4145 28.4976
December 28.6171 28.3448 28.4804