2012 GIP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6022 HKD

YEARLY LOW

11.8987 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3022 HKD

2012 GIP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 12.6022. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 11.8987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7035 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0424 to the December average rate of 12.4444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6022 was down 2.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9578, 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 63,011 HKD

2011 Average 62,408 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 59,494 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,517.54 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.4846

12.0022

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 12.2373, compared to 12.3671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2373

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.3671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5961 HKD (High: 12.5972 / Low: 12.0011). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 HKD (High: 12.5002 / Low: 12.4013).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5961

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

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 0.3112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 12.4229) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3011 (-2.37%).

2012 Avg (April) 12.4229

2011 Avg (April) 12.7240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.2286	11.8987	12.0424
February	12.3960	12.1525	12.2627
March	12.4058	12.1298	12.2839
April	12.6022	12.2982	12.4229
May	12.5972	12.0011	12.3617
June	12.2073	11.9004	12.0505
July	12.2957	12.1049	12.2231
August	12.3528	12.2076	12.2911
September	12.4947	12.3530	12.4414
October	12.4734	12.3736	12.4234
November	12.4410	12.3319	12.3792
December	12.5002	12.4013	12.4444