YEARLY HIGH
7.3668 BTN
YEARLY LOW
6.2781 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7908 BTN

2012 HKD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 7.3668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 6.2781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0887 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5962 to the December average rate of 7.0528, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3668 was up 6.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8932, 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 184,170 BTN
2011 Average 149,820 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 156,951 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,218.31 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.3001
6.2656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BTN 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 6.7185, compared to 6.8631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.8631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.5836 BTN (High: 7.1892 / Low: 6.6056). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 BTN (High: 6.6537 / Low: 6.6067).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.5836
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

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 0.3205 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 7.2139) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7592), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4547 (+25.26%).

2012 Avg (June) 7.2139
2011 Avg (June) 5.7592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8517 6.3585 6.5962
February 6.4607 6.2781 6.3518
March 6.6032 6.3825 6.4863
April 6.7922 6.5249 6.6592
May 7.2356 6.7924 7.0034
June 7.3668 7.0910 7.2139
July 7.1892 6.6056 6.8934
August 6.6537 6.6067 6.6313
September 7.0033 6.4516 6.6942
October 6.9661 6.3978 6.8345
November 7.1800 6.9346 7.0727
December 7.1097 6.9995 7.0528