YEARLY HIGH
0.2061 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.1931 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1980 SGD

2012 CNY to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.1931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0129 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2026 to the December average rate of 0.1956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2061 was down 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2063, 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 5,152 SGD
2011 Average 4,864 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,828 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.54 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2034
0.1940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SGD 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 0.2000, compared to 0.1959 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1959

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0079 SGD (High: 0.2061 / Low: 0.1981). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SGD (High: 0.1961 / Low: 0.1949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2026) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0076 (+3.91%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2026
2011 Avg (January) 0.1950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2061 0.1981 0.2026
February 0.2010 0.1972 0.1991
March 0.2009 0.1983 0.1994
April 0.2000 0.1967 0.1985
May 0.2023 0.1962 0.1997
June 0.2031 0.1992 0.2010
July 0.1996 0.1954 0.1978
August 0.1973 0.1947 0.1962
September 0.1966 0.1931 0.1948
October 0.1959 0.1943 0.1951
November 0.1967 0.1954 0.1961
December 0.1961 0.1949 0.1956