YEARLY HIGH
3.9971 CNY
YEARLY LOW
3.4988 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6858 CNY

2011 TOP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the TOP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 3.9971. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 3.4988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4983 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5467 to the December average rate of 3.6536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.9971 was up 9.13% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.6629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,986 CNY
2010 Average 17,576 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 17,494 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,491.54 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.9482
3.5012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 3.5996, compared to 3.7720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.2477 CNY (High: 3.9924 / Low: 3.7447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 CNY (High: 3.5592 / Low: 3.5431).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2477
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1093 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 3.9110) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.5029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4081 (+11.65%).

2011 Avg (August) 3.9110
2010 Avg (August) 3.5029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5601 3.5007 3.5467
February 3.5592 3.5431 3.5490
March 3.5671 3.5149 3.5385
April 3.6518 3.4988 3.5643
May 3.7019 3.6518 3.6788
June 3.7554 3.6955 3.7203
July 3.9924 3.7447 3.8331
August 3.9971 3.8671 3.9110
September 3.9169 3.6794 3.8017
October 3.7714 3.6281 3.7168
November 3.7755 3.5758 3.7159
December 3.7242 3.5931 3.6536