YEARLY HIGH
0.2848 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2652 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2754 TOP

2012 CNY to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 0.2848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 0.2652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2757 to the December average rate of 0.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2848 was down 0.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2858, 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 7,121 TOP
2011 Average 6,789 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,629 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 491.99 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2826
0.2659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to TOP 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 0.2734, compared to 0.2775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0190 TOP (High: 0.2843 / Low: 0.2653). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 TOP (High: 0.2825 / Low: 0.2790).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2784) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2692), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+3.42%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2784
2011 Avg (November) 0.2692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2785 0.2694 0.2757
February 0.2709 0.2667 0.2686
March 0.2707 0.2652 0.2673
April 0.2720 0.2676 0.2699
May 0.2843 0.2653 0.2777
June 0.2825 0.2790 0.2812
July 0.2834 0.2741 0.2791
August 0.2774 0.2725 0.2753
September 0.2785 0.2716 0.2756
October 0.2800 0.2734 0.2776
November 0.2848 0.2736 0.2784
December 0.2828 0.2772 0.2787