YEARLY HIGH
0.1034 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0974 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1000 GBP

2012 CNY to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1021 to the December average rate of 0.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1034 was up 0.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1027, 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 2,586 GBP
2011 Average 2,413 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,435 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.29 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1025
0.0978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GBP 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 0.1004, compared to 0.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0038 GBP (High: 0.1017 / Low: 0.0978). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 GBP (High: 0.1001 / Low: 0.0986).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1021) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+6.24%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1021
2011 Avg (January) 0.0961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1034 0.1006 0.1021
February 0.1013 0.0997 0.1004
March 0.1011 0.0994 0.1001
April 0.1001 0.0977 0.0991
May 0.1017 0.0978 0.0994
June 0.1024 0.0999 0.1011
July 0.1016 0.0996 0.1006
August 0.1011 0.0992 0.1001
September 0.0993 0.0974 0.0982
October 0.1002 0.0980 0.0991
November 0.1013 0.0992 0.1004
December 0.1001 0.0986 0.0993