YEARLY HIGH
1.4313 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.1888 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3011 LSL

2012 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.4313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2425 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2690 to the December average rate of 1.3820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4313 was up 6.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3424, 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 35,782 LSL
2011 Average 28,041 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 29,721 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,061.34 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4299
1.1836
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LSL 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 1.2564, compared to 1.3458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0895 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1103 LSL (High: 1.3380 / Low: 1.2277). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0356 LSL (High: 1.2244 / Low: 1.1888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1103
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0356

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.4094) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1276 (+9.96%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.4094
2011 Avg (November) 1.2818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2967 1.2297 1.2690
February 1.2369 1.1953 1.2154
March 1.2244 1.1888 1.2042
April 1.2682 1.2120 1.2413
May 1.3380 1.2277 1.2903
June 1.3490 1.2871 1.3180
July 1.3358 1.2752 1.2950
August 1.3373 1.2730 1.3003
September 1.3241 1.2862 1.3092
October 1.4034 1.3229 1.3791
November 1.4313 1.3868 1.4094
December 1.4186 1.3511 1.3820