2012 CNY to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 260.5116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 251.1161.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3955 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.9306 to the December average rate of 258.4180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 260.5116 was up 0.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 259.4773, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 256.9000, compared to 257.0109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1108 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.0008 SOS (High: 258.8118 / Low: 252.8110). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6341 SOS (High: 259.3881 / Low: 257.7540).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.6814 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 258.4180) against the same month in 2011 (average: 255.8168), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6012 (+1.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 260.0606 | 256.9498 | 257.9306 |
| February | 258.6961 | 256.0617 | 257.9429 |
| March | 258.5437 | 255.0893 | 257.5611 |
| April | 258.8545 | 255.6841 | 257.6318 |
| May | 258.8118 | 252.8110 | 256.0076 |
| June | 256.1359 | 251.1161 | 254.3262 |
| July | 256.4530 | 252.6135 | 254.5843 |
| August | 257.1671 | 253.5648 | 255.4050 |
| September | 259.0509 | 254.4316 | 256.7497 |
| October | 260.0906 | 255.2508 | 258.2657 |
| November | 259.3881 | 257.7540 | 258.6427 |
| December | 260.5116 | 256.7159 | 258.4180 |