YEARLY HIGH
0.4922 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.4246 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4604 CNY

2012 SCR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.4922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.4246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0676 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4550 to the December average rate of 0.4768, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4922 was down 9.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,461 CNY
2011 Average 2,598 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,123 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.07 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4906
0.4337
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.4483, compared to 0.4725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0373 CNY (High: 0.4894 / Low: 0.4521). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 CNY (High: 0.4785 / Low: 0.4748).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0373
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.4859) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5191), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0332 (-6.40%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.4859
2011 Avg (September) 0.5191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4731 0.4447 0.4550
February 0.4565 0.4396 0.4498
March 0.4618 0.4414 0.4478
April 0.4577 0.4398 0.4494
May 0.4560 0.4350 0.4471
June 0.4511 0.4322 0.4406
July 0.4550 0.4246 0.4384
August 0.4894 0.4521 0.4798
September 0.4922 0.4801 0.4859
October 0.4842 0.4746 0.4788
November 0.4793 0.4730 0.4753
December 0.4785 0.4748 0.4768