YEARLY HIGH
0.3659 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3410 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3553 CNY

2012 ETB to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 0.3659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.3410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0250 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3649 to the December average rate of 0.3423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3659 was down 29.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,830 CNY
2011 Average 2,064 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,705 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.80 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3672
0.3401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CNY 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 0.3616, compared to 0.3491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0075 CNY (High: 0.3545 / Low: 0.3470). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CNY (High: 0.3659 / Low: 0.3640).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3649) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1536 (-29.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3649
2011 Avg (January) 0.5185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3659 0.3640 0.3649
February 0.3642 0.3614 0.3629
March 0.3639 0.3598 0.3619
April 0.3618 0.3586 0.3608
May 0.3609 0.3587 0.3594
June 0.3611 0.3575 0.3594
July 0.3584 0.3546 0.3564
August 0.3572 0.3522 0.3542
September 0.3545 0.3470 0.3510
October 0.3508 0.3437 0.3468
November 0.3448 0.3423 0.3437
December 0.3445 0.3410 0.3423