YEARLY HIGH
0.2757 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.2201 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2518 BRL

2012 HKD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.2757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0556 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2306 to the December average rate of 0.2685, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2757 was up 13.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2429, 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 6,893 BRL
2011 Average 5,375 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,502 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,390.70 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2731
0.2171
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BRL 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 0.2401, compared to 0.2635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0220 BRL (High: 0.2669 / Low: 0.2449). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 BRL (High: 0.2637 / Low: 0.2605).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0220
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2685) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+13.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2685
2011 Avg (December) 0.2361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2407 0.2242 0.2306
February 0.2241 0.2201 0.2218
March 0.2356 0.2221 0.2308
April 0.2439 0.2346 0.2386
May 0.2669 0.2449 0.2550
June 0.2688 0.2604 0.2638
July 0.2644 0.2568 0.2615
August 0.2642 0.2596 0.2613
September 0.2631 0.2596 0.2614
October 0.2637 0.2605 0.2619
November 0.2728 0.2620 0.2665
December 0.2757 0.2638 0.2685