YEARLY HIGH
2.3550 SCR
YEARLY LOW
2.0315 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1753 SCR

2012 CNY to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 2.3550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 2.0315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3235 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1981 to the December average rate of 2.0974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3550 was up 7.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1881, 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 58,875 SCR
2011 Average 48,183 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 50,788 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,086.94 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3044
2.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SCR 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 2.2312, compared to 2.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1685 SCR (High: 2.2117 / Low: 2.0432). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SCR (High: 2.1062 / Low: 2.0900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1685
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1963 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1963

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 2.2820) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8939), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3881 (+20.49%).

2012 Avg (July) 2.2820
2011 Avg (July) 1.8939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2485 2.1135 2.1981
February 2.2750 2.1908 2.2236
March 2.2657 2.1656 2.2335
April 2.2738 2.1850 2.2252
May 2.2989 2.1929 2.2368
June 2.3137 2.2168 2.2702
July 2.3550 2.1976 2.2820
August 2.2117 2.0432 2.0857
September 2.0829 2.0315 2.0583
October 2.1073 2.0654 2.0888
November 2.1141 2.0862 2.1039
December 2.1062 2.0900 2.0974