YEARLY HIGH
0.0708 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0646 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0680 CNY

2012 XPF to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.0708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0682 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0708 was down 12.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0809, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354 CNY
2011 Average 377 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 323 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.07 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0702
0.0653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0687, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 CNY (High: 0.0699 / Low: 0.0660). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 CNY (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0698) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0753), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-7.24%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0698
2011 Avg (February) 0.0753

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0696 0.0671 0.0682
February 0.0708 0.0689 0.0698
March 0.0704 0.0693 0.0698
April 0.0703 0.0691 0.0695
May 0.0699 0.0660 0.0679
June 0.0682 0.0658 0.0668
July 0.0671 0.0646 0.0657
August 0.0671 0.0650 0.0660
September 0.0695 0.0669 0.0681
October 0.0690 0.0676 0.0682
November 0.0678 0.0662 0.0671
December 0.0692 0.0676 0.0686