YEARLY HIGH
0.1341 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1250 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1289 CAD

2012 HKD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.1250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0091 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1306 to the December average rate of 0.1278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1341 was down 1.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1356, 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 3,352 CAD
2011 Average 3,176 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,125 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.82 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1331
0.1256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CAD 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 0.1296, compared to 0.1281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 CAD (High: 0.1329 / Low: 0.1269). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CAD (High: 0.1293 / Low: 0.1281).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1325) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+5.49%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1325
2011 Avg (June) 0.1256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1321 0.1290 0.1306
February 0.1292 0.1274 0.1286
March 0.1289 0.1271 0.1280
April 0.1292 0.1265 0.1279
May 0.1329 0.1269 0.1301
June 0.1341 0.1313 0.1325
July 0.1316 0.1293 0.1307
August 0.1297 0.1273 0.1280
September 0.1276 0.1250 0.1262
October 0.1290 0.1261 0.1273
November 0.1293 0.1281 0.1287
December 0.1285 0.1270 0.1278