YEARLY HIGH
0.1332 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1194 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1245 AUD

2012 HKD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1239 to the December average rate of 0.1234, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1332 was down 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,331 AUD
2011 Average 3,112 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 2,984 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.64 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1301
0.1194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to AUD 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 0.1249, compared to 0.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0078 AUD (High: 0.1323 / Low: 0.1245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 AUD (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1292) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+6.73%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1292
2011 Avg (June) 0.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1263 0.1209 0.1239
February 0.1213 0.1194 0.1203
March 0.1243 0.1198 0.1222
April 0.1254 0.1233 0.1244
May 0.1323 0.1245 0.1292
June 0.1332 0.1261 0.1292
July 0.1272 0.1227 0.1251
August 0.1250 0.1219 0.1231
September 0.1265 0.1221 0.1240
October 0.1268 0.1243 0.1254
November 0.1249 0.1233 0.1241
December 0.1245 0.1221 0.1234