YEARLY HIGH
8.4725 CNY
YEARLY LOW
7.7052 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1149 CNY

2012 EUR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 8.4725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 7.7052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7673 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.1494 to the December average rate of 8.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.4725 was down 12.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.6423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,362 CNY
2011 Average 44,998 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 38,526 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,836.55 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.3878
7.7832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 8.1984, compared to 8.0315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4597 CNY (High: 8.3320 / Low: 7.8723). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 CNY (High: 8.4025 / Low: 8.2432).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4597
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 8.3374) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.9826), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6452 (-7.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 8.3374
2011 Avg (February) 8.9826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3456 8.0046 8.1494
February 8.4725 8.2356 8.3374
March 8.4129 8.2523 8.3366
April 8.4025 8.2432 8.2980
May 8.3320 7.8723 8.0922
June 8.0732 7.8859 7.9766
July 8.0173 7.7052 7.8336
August 7.9872 7.7517 7.8844
September 8.2911 7.9793 8.1353
October 8.2440 8.0572 8.1406
November 8.1021 7.9204 8.0068
December 8.2655 8.0672 8.1881