2011 GIP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9578 HKD

YEARLY LOW

11.9139 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.4822 HKD

2011 GIP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GIP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 12.9578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 11.9139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0439 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2620 to the December average rate of 12.1423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.9578 was up 2.19% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.6804, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,789 HKD

2010 Average 60,029 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 59,569 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,219.65 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.8141

12.0812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 12.5761, compared to 12.3883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.6212 HKD (High: 12.6312 / Low: 12.0099). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1868 HKD (High: 12.6516 / Low: 12.4648).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6212

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1868

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 12.7133) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.4249), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2884 (+11.28%).

2011 Avg (May) 12.7133

2010 Avg (May) 11.4249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.4563	12.0164	12.2620
February	12.6516	12.4648	12.5559
March	12.7629	12.4384	12.5810
April	12.9440	12.4793	12.7240
May	12.9578	12.5353	12.7133
June	12.7865	12.4167	12.6205
July	12.7758	12.3401	12.5610
August	12.8988	12.5918	12.7530
September	12.6312	12.0099	12.3206
October	12.5048	11.9139	12.2571
November	12.4652	12.0510	12.2956
December	12.2265	11.9848	12.1423