2012 GIP to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.2291 CNY

YEARLY LOW

9.6734 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.0076 CNY

2012 GIP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 10.2291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 9.6734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5556 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7969 to the December average rate of 10.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2291 was down 5.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.8263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,145 CNY

2011 Average 51,818 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 48,367 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,778.24 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.1771

9.7623

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 9.9636, compared to 10.0517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3814 CNY (High: 10.2265 / Low: 9.8451). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0816 CNY (High: 10.0574 / Low: 9.9758).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3814

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0816

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 0.1816 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 10.0874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.6839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5964 (-5.58%).

2012 Avg (April) 10.0874

2011 Avg (April) 10.6839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9460	9.6734	9.7969
February	10.0566	9.8674	9.9625
March	10.0733	9.8919	9.9879
April	10.2291	9.9931	10.0874
May	10.2265	9.8451	10.0642
June	10.0076	9.7679	9.8826
July	10.1176	9.9457	10.0425
August	10.1171	10.0240	10.0783
September	10.1831	10.0942	10.1426
October	10.1583	9.9840	10.0560
November	10.0226	9.9115	9.9684
December	10.0574	9.9758	10.0221