2012 LTL to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4497 CNY

YEARLY LOW

2.2348 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3499 CNY

2012 LTL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.4497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.2348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2149 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3601 to the December average rate of 2.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.4497 was down 12.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,248 CNY

2011 Average 13,029 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 11,174 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.68 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.4284

2.2542

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 2.3738, compared to 2.3259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1292 CNY (High: 2.4141 / Low: 2.2849). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 CNY (High: 2.4344 / Low: 2.3943).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1292

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.0576 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0576

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.4129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6002), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1873 (-7.20%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.4129

2011 Avg (February) 2.6002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4104	2.3177	2.3601
February	2.4497	2.3761	2.4129
March	2.4344	2.3943	2.4139
April	2.4336	2.3869	2.4026
May	2.4141	2.2849	2.3450
June	2.3402	2.2770	2.3085
July	2.3217	2.2348	2.2687
August	2.3140	2.2613	2.2831
September	2.4010	2.3096	2.3552
October	2.3870	2.3339	2.3581
November	2.3442	2.2926	2.3186
December	2.3954	2.3359	2.3714