YEARLY HIGH
186.9229 KRW
YEARLY LOW
170.2467 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
178.4834 KRW

2012 CNY to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 186.9229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 170.2467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6762 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 180.9276 to the December average rate of 172.3165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 186.9229 was down 0.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 187.9030, 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 4,673,073 KRW
2011 Average 4,285,070 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,256,168 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416,904.51 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

184.2290
171.2336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to KRW 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 180.6571, compared to 176.3097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.3474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 180.6571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.3097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.6447 KRW (High: 186.9229 / Low: 179.2782). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2713 KRW (High: 174.9319 / Low: 173.6606).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.6447
November Spread (Stable) ±1.2713

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.7160 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 183.1460) against the same month in 2011 (average: 166.9333), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2128 (+9.71%).

2012 Avg (May) 183.1460
2011 Avg (May) 166.9333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 183.8500 177.3352 180.9276
February 179.6685 177.0106 178.2671
March 180.4993 176.7004 178.4456
April 181.4143 178.5238 180.1441
May 186.9229 179.2782 183.1460
June 185.4880 179.9056 183.0123
July 181.1889 177.6639 179.2964
August 178.6644 176.9581 178.0173
September 178.9708 176.6867 177.6950
October 177.1950 174.7508 176.2562
November 174.9319 173.6606 174.2768
December 173.9717 170.2467 172.3165