2012 BTN to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1593 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.1357 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1475 HKD

2012 BTN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.1357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0235 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1517 to the December average rate of 0.1418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1593 was down 9.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 796 HKD

2011 Average 837 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 679 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.70 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1593

0.1368

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1492, compared to 0.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0128 HKD (High: 0.1563 / Low: 0.1436). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 HKD (High: 0.1514 / Low: 0.1503).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1574) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1714), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-8.16%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1574

2011 Avg (February) 0.1714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1573	0.1459	0.1517
February	0.1593	0.1548	0.1574
March	0.1567	0.1514	0.1542
April	0.1533	0.1472	0.1502
May	0.1472	0.1382	0.1428
June	0.1410	0.1357	0.1386
July	0.1514	0.1391	0.1453
August	0.1514	0.1503	0.1508
September	0.1550	0.1428	0.1495
October	0.1563	0.1436	0.1464
November	0.1442	0.1393	0.1414
December	0.1429	0.1407	0.1418