2012 HKD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

199.0104 BIF

YEARLY LOW

165.0002 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

180.9083 BIF

2012 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 199.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 165.0002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.0102 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 167.2736 to the December average rate of 196.6849, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 199.0104 was up 17.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 169.7295, 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 4,975,260 BIF

2011 Average 3,885,298 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 4,125,004 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 850,255.52 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

199.6302

164.2867

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BIF 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 172.0095, compared to 189.8070 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.7975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.0095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.8070

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 13.1376 BIF (High: 178.1378 / Low: 165.0002). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7646 BIF (High: 168.6562 / Low: 165.8915).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.1376

February Spread (Stable) ±2.7646

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4754 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 196.6849) against the same month in 2011 (average: 165.6805), the exchange rate shifted by +31.0044 (+18.71%).

2012 Avg (December) 196.6849

2011 Avg (December) 165.6805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	170.3610	165.5832	167.2736
February	168.6562	165.8915	167.7074
March	168.4716	165.2726	167.2320
April	178.1378	165.0002	169.4819
May	181.9874	175.4278	179.2600
June	183.0884	179.7119	181.1021
July	187.1018	180.8970	184.0766
August	187.2174	184.3415	186.0616
September	191.1818	184.4505	187.7217
October	192.4277	189.2069	191.3551
November	196.3096	189.6086	192.9422
December	199.0104	192.6001	196.6849