YEARLY HIGH
260.5116 SOS
YEARLY LOW
251.1161 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
256.9555 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,512,790 SOS
2011 Average 6,246,392 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,277,903 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,886.65 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

259.0743
253.8946
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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.9000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 257.0109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±1.6341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (December) 258.4180
2011 Avg (December) 255.8168

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