YEARLY HIGH
5.4730 GMD
YEARLY LOW
4.5470 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9285 GMD

2012 CNY to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 5.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.5470.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9260 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6945 to the December average rate of 4.9732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.4730 was up 15.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7199, 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 136,826 GMD
2011 Average 109,051 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 113,675 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,151.05 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4026
4.6301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to GMD 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 4.7839, compared to 5.0730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.6787 GMD (High: 5.4483 / Low: 4.7697). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0929 GMD (High: 5.2795 / Low: 5.1865).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6787
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0929

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3796 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 5.3383) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.5572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7810 (+17.14%).

2012 Avg (October) 5.3383
2011 Avg (October) 4.5572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8005 4.5470 4.6945
February 4.9224 4.6681 4.8177
March 4.8822 4.6746 4.8339
April 4.7787 4.5973 4.6952
May 4.8755 4.7526 4.8044
June 4.9611 4.7313 4.8577
July 4.9953 4.8519 4.9349
August 5.2769 4.9276 5.0056
September 5.2795 5.1865 5.2275
October 5.4730 5.1899 5.3383
November 5.4483 4.7697 4.9587
December 5.2188 4.7597 4.9732