YEARLY HIGH
9.7931 CNY
YEARLY LOW
9.5024 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6640 CNY

2012 XDR to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 9.7931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 14, dropping to 9.5024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2907 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6937 to the December average rate of 9.6019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.7931 was down 7.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.5417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,966 CNY
2011 Average 51,021 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 47,512 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,453.61 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.7790
9.5239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 9.7037, compared to 9.6244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1802 CNY (High: 9.7678 / Low: 9.5876). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 CNY (High: 9.7566 / Low: 9.6942).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1802
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1201 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 9.7578) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2853), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5275 (-5.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 9.7578
2011 Avg (February) 10.2853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7831 9.6424 9.6937
February 9.7931 9.7087 9.7578
March 9.7566 9.6862 9.7261
April 9.7566 9.6942 9.7261
May 9.7672 9.6001 9.6765
June 9.7230 9.6066 9.6421
July 9.6478 9.5573 9.6015
August 9.6653 9.5792 9.6170
September 9.7888 9.6513 9.7154
October 9.7678 9.5876 9.6653
November 9.5987 9.5024 9.5452
December 9.6426 9.5434 9.6019