2012 BOB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1285 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1056 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1172 HKD

2012 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1.1285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.1056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0229 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1261 to the December average rate of 1.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1285 was down 0.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,642 HKD

2011 Average 5,586 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,528 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1278

1.1073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1241, compared to 1.1103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1241

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0136 HKD (High: 1.1199 / Low: 1.1063). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 HKD (High: 1.1281 / Low: 1.1234).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1261) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+1.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1261

2011 Avg (January) 1.1133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1285	1.1219	1.1261
February	1.1267	1.1220	1.1246
March	1.1284	1.1225	1.1247
April	1.1281	1.1234	1.1261
May	1.1284	1.1153	1.1241
June	1.1271	1.1145	1.1190
July	1.1199	1.1063	1.1119
August	1.1156	1.1070	1.1109
September	1.1160	1.1077	1.1113
October	1.1154	1.1066	1.1095
November	1.1125	1.1062	1.1090
December	1.1141	1.1056	1.1093