YEARLY HIGH
0.1298 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1180 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1233 EUR

2012 CNY to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1227 to the December average rate of 0.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1298 was up 5.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1225, 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 3,245 EUR
2011 Average 2,782 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,951 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 293.85 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1284
0.1192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to EUR 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 0.1220, compared to 0.1246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1220
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0070 EUR (High: 0.1270 / Low: 0.1200). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 EUR (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1190).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1277) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1084), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0193 (+17.82%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1277
2011 Avg (July) 0.1084

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1249 0.1198 0.1227
February 0.1214 0.1180 0.1199
March 0.1212 0.1189 0.1200
April 0.1213 0.1190 0.1205
May 0.1270 0.1200 0.1236
June 0.1268 0.1239 0.1254
July 0.1298 0.1247 0.1277
August 0.1290 0.1252 0.1268
September 0.1253 0.1206 0.1229
October 0.1241 0.1213 0.1228
November 0.1263 0.1234 0.1249
December 0.1240 0.1210 0.1221