YEARLY HIGH
0.1649 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1599 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1624 USD

2013 CNY to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 0.1599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0050 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1604 to the December average rate of 0.1643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1649 was up 2.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1606, 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 4,121 USD
2012 Average 3,962 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,996 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.01 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1647
0.1597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY to USD 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 0.1612, compared to 0.1635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 USD (High: 0.1631 / Low: 0.1617). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1633 / Low: 0.1632).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.1643) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+2.57%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.1643
2012 Avg (December) 0.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1608 0.1600 0.1604
February 0.1604 0.1599 0.1601
March 0.1609 0.1599 0.1605
April 0.1620 0.1608 0.1613
May 0.1630 0.1619 0.1625
June 0.1631 0.1617 0.1627
July 0.1629 0.1622 0.1627
August 0.1634 0.1628 0.1632
September 0.1633 0.1632 0.1632
October 0.1642 0.1631 0.1636
November 0.1640 0.1634 0.1637
December 0.1649 0.1639 0.1643