YEARLY HIGH
13.8690 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.0744 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6524 JPY

2012 CNY to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 13.8690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 12.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7946 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1852 to the December average rate of 13.4237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.8690 was up 6.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0339, 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 346,724 JPY
2011 Average 308,258 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 301,860 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,864.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.5476
12.0614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to JPY 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 12.6161, compared to 12.6887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7912 JPY (High: 12.8656 / Low: 12.0744). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2085 JPY (High: 12.4546 / Low: 12.2461).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7912
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2945 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2945

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 13.4237) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.2697), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1541 (+9.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 13.4237
2011 Avg (December) 12.2697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3301 12.0904 12.1852
February 12.8656 12.0744 12.4681
March 13.2423 12.8205 13.0723
April 13.1668 12.7242 12.9037
May 12.7588 12.3249 12.6092
June 12.6310 12.2515 12.4583
July 12.5777 12.2400 12.3991
August 12.5084 12.2749 12.3750
September 12.4546 12.2461 12.3671
October 12.8355 12.3750 12.5908
November 13.2431 12.7071 12.9765
December 13.8690 13.1485 13.4237