2012 USD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3886 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.2266 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.3104 CNY

2012 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 6.3886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 6.2266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1621 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3155 to the December average rate of 6.2417, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3886 was down 3.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.6364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,943 CNY

2011 Average 32,315 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 31,133 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 810.45 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3850

6.2282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 6.3191, compared to 6.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0836 CNY (High: 6.3246 / Low: 6.2410). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 CNY (High: 6.3131 / Low: 6.2930).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0836

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 6.3720) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.4566), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0846 (-1.31%).

2012 Avg (July) 6.3720

2011 Avg (July) 6.4566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.3333	6.2960	6.3155
February	6.3131	6.2930	6.3003
March	6.3330	6.2981	6.3115
April	6.3153	6.2810	6.3029
May	6.3687	6.2862	6.3211
June	6.3711	6.3491	6.3633
July	6.3886	6.3478	6.3720
August	6.3743	6.3484	6.3598
September	6.3494	6.2851	6.3215
October	6.3246	6.2410	6.2744
November	6.2547	6.2266	6.2412
December	6.2566	6.2294	6.2417