YEARLY HIGH
12.6117 HKD
YEARLY LOW
11.8957 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2955 HKD

2012 FKP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 12.6117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 11.8957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7159 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0422 to the December average rate of 12.5057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6117 was down 2.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 63,058 HKD
2011 Average 62,426 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 59,479 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,579.72 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5521
11.9958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 12.2383, compared to 12.3527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2383
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5986 HKD (High: 12.5973 / Low: 11.9986). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1884 HKD (High: 12.5575 / Low: 12.3691).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5986
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1884

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.5057) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.1358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3699 (+3.05%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.5057
2011 Avg (December) 12.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2315 11.8957 12.0422
February 12.3910 12.1515 12.2621
March 12.4052 12.1309 12.2842
April 12.6058 12.3004 12.4233
May 12.5973 11.9986 12.3604
June 12.2090 11.9006 12.0578
July 12.2116 11.9762 12.0984
August 12.3076 12.0349 12.1883
September 12.5953 12.3092 12.4909
October 12.5575 12.3691 12.4614
November 12.5067 12.2889 12.3714
December 12.6117 12.4124 12.5057