YEARLY HIGH
0.2199 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.1827 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2033 CNY

2012 GMD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.1827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2131 to the December average rate of 0.2013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2199 was down 10.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,100 CNY
2011 Average 1,148 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 914 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.06 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2156
0.1848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.2091, compared to 0.1974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2091
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0261 CNY (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 CNY (High: 0.1928 / Low: 0.1894).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2131) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2381), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0250 (-10.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2131
2011 Avg (January) 0.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2199 0.2083 0.2131
February 0.2142 0.2032 0.2076
March 0.2139 0.2048 0.2069
April 0.2175 0.2093 0.2130
May 0.2104 0.2051 0.2082
June 0.2114 0.2016 0.2059
July 0.2061 0.2002 0.2026
August 0.2029 0.1895 0.1998
September 0.1928 0.1894 0.1913
October 0.1927 0.1827 0.1874
November 0.2097 0.1835 0.2020
December 0.2101 0.1916 0.2013