2013 USD to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.2555 CNY

YEARLY LOW

6.0658 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1597 CNY

2013 USD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 17, valuing the pair at 6.2555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 6.0658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2351 to the December average rate of 6.0854, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 6.2555 was down 2.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.3886, 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 31,278 CNY

2012 Average 31,553 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 30,329 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.68 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

6.2616

6.0694

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 6.2019, compared to 6.1175 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1175

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0531 CNY (High: 6.1860 / Low: 6.1329). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 CNY (High: 6.1289 / Low: 6.1235).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0531

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0459 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 6.2310) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.3115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0805 (-1.27%).

2013 Avg (March) 6.2310

2012 Avg (March) 6.3115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2507	6.2179	6.2351
February	6.2543	6.2354	6.2456
March	6.2555	6.2158	6.2310
April	6.2186	6.1742	6.1992
May	6.1775	6.1334	6.1533
June	6.1860	6.1329	6.1471
July	6.1636	6.1385	6.1460
August	6.1411	6.1218	6.1291
September	6.1289	6.1235	6.1257
October	6.1304	6.0887	6.1109
November	6.1189	6.0990	6.1077
December	6.1006	6.0658	6.0854