YEARLY HIGH
0.4475 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.4082 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4258 LTL

2012 CNY to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4475. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.4082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4238 to the December average rate of 0.4217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4475 was up 5.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4234, 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 11,187 LTL
2011 Average 9,608 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 10,205 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 981.54 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4435
0.4116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to LTL 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 0.4214, compared to 0.4301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0234 LTL (High: 0.4377 / Low: 0.4142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 LTL (High: 0.4177 / Low: 0.4108).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4408) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0662 (+17.68%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4408
2011 Avg (July) 0.3746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4315 0.4149 0.4238
February 0.4209 0.4082 0.4145
March 0.4177 0.4108 0.4143
April 0.4190 0.4109 0.4162
May 0.4377 0.4142 0.4265
June 0.4392 0.4273 0.4332
July 0.4475 0.4307 0.4408
August 0.4422 0.4322 0.4380
September 0.4330 0.4165 0.4246
October 0.4285 0.4189 0.4241
November 0.4362 0.4266 0.4313
December 0.4281 0.4175 0.4217