YEARLY HIGH
1.7289 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.3553 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5664 LSL

2013 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.7289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3736 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4062 to the December average rate of 1.7033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.7289 was up 20.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4313, 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 43,221 LSL
2012 Average 32,534 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 33,882 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,339.59 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.7330
1.3765
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 1.4861, compared to 1.6467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1840 LSL (High: 1.6339 / Low: 1.4500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 LSL (High: 1.4343 / Low: 1.4100).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1840
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.7033) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3213 (+23.25%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.7033
2012 Avg (December) 1.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4463 1.3553 1.4062
February 1.4343 1.4100 1.4234
March 1.4987 1.4464 1.4735
April 1.4922 1.4326 1.4685
May 1.6339 1.4500 1.5152
June 1.6642 1.5996 1.6296
July 1.6591 1.5842 1.6138
August 1.6928 1.5993 1.6417
September 1.6808 1.5807 1.6307
October 1.6478 1.5993 1.6207
November 1.6971 1.6491 1.6698
December 1.7289 1.6725 1.7033