YEARLY HIGH
6.3737 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.9888 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2110 HKD

2012 BND to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 6.3737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.9888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3849 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0677 to the December average rate of 6.3511, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.3737 was down 2.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,869 HKD
2011 Average 30,986 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 29,944 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,924.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.3795
6.0393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND to HKD 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 6.1409, compared to 6.2811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1409
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2479 HKD (High: 6.2763 / Low: 6.0283). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 HKD (High: 6.3737 / Low: 6.3366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2479
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.3511) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3467 (+5.77%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.3511
2011 Avg (December) 6.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1912 5.9888 6.0677
February 6.2417 6.1335 6.1836
March 6.2018 6.1225 6.1689
April 6.2730 6.1559 6.2061
May 6.2763 6.0283 6.1488
June 6.1435 6.0077 6.0701
July 6.2373 6.0869 6.1496
August 6.2628 6.1835 6.2158
September 6.3625 6.2147 6.3005
October 6.3648 6.2943 6.3349
November 6.3542 6.3169 6.3347
December 6.3737 6.3366 6.3511