YEARLY HIGH
1.2447 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.2143 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2293 HKD

2012 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 1.2143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2292 to the December average rate of 1.2417, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2447 was up 0.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2327, 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 31,117 HKD
2011 Average 30,117 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 30,358 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 759.49 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2443
1.2147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to HKD 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 1.2282, compared to 1.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0160 HKD (High: 1.2418 / Low: 1.2258). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 HKD (High: 1.2220 / Low: 1.2178).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0160
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2419) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+1.41%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2419
2011 Avg (November) 1.2245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2338 1.2255 1.2292
February 1.2326 1.2283 1.2309
March 1.2329 1.2256 1.2299
April 1.2353 1.2286 1.2315
May 1.2342 1.2190 1.2282
June 1.2220 1.2178 1.2194
July 1.2218 1.2143 1.2171
August 1.2218 1.2167 1.2196
September 1.2337 1.2215 1.2267
October 1.2418 1.2258 1.2354
November 1.2447 1.2391 1.2419
December 1.2441 1.2387 1.2417