2012 GBP to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2656 CNY

YEARLY LOW

9.6689 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0017 CNY

2012 GBP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 10.2656. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5967 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7962 to the December average rate of 10.0700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2656 was down 5.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,328 CNY

2011 Average 51,834 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 48,345 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,983.43 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.2210

9.7575

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 9.9641, compared to 10.0393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3822 CNY (High: 10.2198 / Low: 9.8376). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1568 CNY (High: 10.1461 / Low: 9.9893).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3822

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1746 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 10.1824) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.0950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0874 (+0.87%).

2012 Avg (September) 10.1824

2011 Avg (September) 10.0950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9448	9.6689	9.7962
February	10.0329	9.8690	9.9592
March	10.0652	9.8889	9.9876
April	10.2305	9.9911	10.0892
May	10.2198	9.8376	10.0634
June	10.0085	9.7696	9.8888
July	10.0448	9.8385	9.9399
August	10.0842	9.8935	9.9951
September	10.2656	10.0736	10.1824
October	10.2071	9.9776	10.0872
November	10.0765	9.8737	9.9614
December	10.1461	9.9893	10.0700