YEARLY HIGH
259.4773 SOS
YEARLY LOW
241.2691 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
249.8160 SOS

2011 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 259.4773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 241.2691.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2081 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.7263 to the December average rate of 255.8168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 259.4773 was up 6.27% compared to the 2010 peak of 244.1581, 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 6,486,932 SOS
2010 Average 5,756,971 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,031,728 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 455,203.06 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

257.1259
241.4173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to SOS 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 245.0645, compared to 254.5675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.0645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.5675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 11.5122 SOS (High: 259.4773 / Low: 247.9650). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1663 SOS (High: 246.6004 / Low: 245.4341).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.5122
May Spread (Stable) ±1.1663

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6208 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 255.8168) against the same month in 2010 (average: 240.9583), the exchange rate shifted by +14.8585 (+6.17%).

2011 Avg (December) 255.8168
2010 Avg (December) 240.9583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 243.7519 241.2691 242.7263
February 244.3493 242.4544 243.4022
March 245.1058 243.3410 244.0622
April 246.4742 244.4484 245.1934
May 246.6004 245.4341 246.1242
June 249.3983 247.5863 248.8786
July 253.9702 244.8968 252.0226
August 256.5705 253.6211 255.0700
September 255.4397 253.1822 254.4492
October 255.7528 253.6115 254.5418
November 256.4669 254.0466 255.5044
December 259.4773 247.9650 255.8168