YEARLY HIGH
260.4507 SOS
YEARLY LOW
184.7318 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
228.2908 SOS

2013 CNY to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 260.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 184.7318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.7188 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.4466 to the December average rate of 191.5698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 260.4507 was down 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 260.5116, 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 6,511,267 SOS
2012 Average 6,423,784 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 4,618,296 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,892,970.95 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

262.9343
185.0822
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 248.6381, compared to 207.9435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 40.6946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.6381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.9435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 12.2672 SOS (High: 196.9990 / Low: 184.7318). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3386 SOS (High: 257.7080 / Low: 254.3693).

December Spread (Volatile) ±12.2672
January Spread (Stable) ±3.3386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 9.0308 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 255.0953) against the same month in 2012 (average: 257.5611), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4657 (-0.96%).

2013 Avg (March) 255.0953
2012 Avg (March) 257.5611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.7080 254.3693 256.4466
February 259.3105 250.6746 255.1592
March 260.4507 249.5487 255.0953
April 253.2389 245.9088 249.9970
May 245.7983 237.6046 242.0198
June 239.1487 227.4491 233.1108
July 228.2187 223.0658 226.0024
August 224.2312 213.1146 218.0913
September 212.9541 206.0005 209.0605
October 205.7186 201.3652 203.1822
November 201.3661 196.7873 199.7547
December 196.9990 184.7318 191.5698