YEARLY HIGH
3194.6950 STD
YEARLY LOW
2904.2688 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3031.7859 STD

2012 CNY to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 3194.6950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2904.2688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 290.4262 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3005.9892 to the December average rate of 3001.2382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3194.6950 was up 7.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 2969.4877, 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 79,867,375 STD
2011 Average 68,259,060 STD
Yearly Trough Low 72,606,720 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,260,655.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3187.9255
2920.7369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to STD 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 2979.3462, compared to 3084.2255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 104.8793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2979.3462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3084.2255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 174.7184 STD (High: 3194.6950 / Low: 3019.9765). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 45.2244 STD (High: 3190.8465 / Low: 3145.6222).

September Spread (Volatile) ±174.7184
August Spread (Stable) ±45.2244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 61.3076 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.3076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 3104.4676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2751.2240), the exchange rate shifted by +353.2436 (+12.84%).

2012 Avg (September) 3104.4676
2011 Avg (September) 2751.2240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3058.9994 2923.9865 3005.9892
February 2979.1031 2904.2688 2944.6816
March 2993.2910 2910.3015 2943.0026
April 2987.8607 2916.2861 2957.9907
May 3056.9649 2936.3709 2996.1935
June 3092.7874 2957.0744 3028.2199
July 3161.6550 3062.1056 3110.4593
August 3190.8465 3145.6222 3165.6598
September 3194.6950 3019.9765 3104.4676
October 3110.9117 3024.2990 3061.8890
November 3096.5967 3015.7595 3061.6391
December 3040.4617 2971.0737 3001.2382