YEARLY HIGH
6.4560 DOP
YEARLY LOW
5.8335 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1853 DOP

2012 CNY to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.4560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.8335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6224 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1449 to the December average rate of 6.4174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.4560 was up 5.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.1250, 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 161,399 DOP
2011 Average 146,753 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 145,838 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,560.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.4564
5.9887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to DOP 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 6.1611, compared to 6.2096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.4856 DOP (High: 6.3191 / Low: 5.8335). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0461 DOP (High: 6.1568 / Low: 6.1107).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4856
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0461

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1162 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.4174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3450 (+5.68%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.4174
2011 Avg (December) 6.0725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1645 6.1173 6.1449
February 6.1895 6.1387 6.1689
March 6.1978 6.1061 6.1726
April 6.2006 6.1360 6.1809
May 6.2267 6.1271 6.1645
June 6.1568 6.1107 6.1346
July 6.1645 6.0949 6.1253
August 6.1656 6.1145 6.1438
September 6.2043 5.8365 6.0277
October 6.3191 5.8335 6.1845
November 6.4340 6.2996 6.3588
December 6.4560 6.3749 6.4174