YEARLY HIGH
5.1677 CNY
YEARLY LOW
4.9347 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0251 CNY

2012 LYD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 5.1677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 4.9347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2330 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0927 to the December average rate of 4.9597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1677 was down 6.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.5280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,838 CNY
2011 Average 26,465 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 24,673 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,165.14 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1060
4.9464
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 5.0452, compared to 5.0051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1593 CNY (High: 5.1677 / Low: 5.0084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 CNY (High: 4.9912 / Low: 4.9347).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1593
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0478 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0478

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.0654) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3107), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2453 (-4.62%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.0654
2011 Avg (February) 5.3107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1585 5.0113 5.0927
February 5.1677 5.0084 5.0654
March 5.1004 4.9874 5.0269
April 5.0711 5.0009 5.0439
May 5.0835 4.9673 5.0245
June 5.0726 4.9670 5.0175
July 5.0817 4.9870 5.0306
August 5.0514 4.9787 5.0306
September 5.0493 4.9743 5.0087
October 5.0677 4.9901 5.0245
November 5.0278 4.9347 4.9767
December 4.9912 4.9347 4.9597