YEARLY HIGH
0.1283 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1156 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1209 CHF

2012 HKD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.1283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0127 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1209 to the December average rate of 0.1189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1283 was up 2.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1250, 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 3,206 CHF
2011 Average 2,848 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,889 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 317.21 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1268
0.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CHF 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 0.1197, compared to 0.1221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0079 CHF (High: 0.1250 / Low: 0.1171). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 CHF (High: 0.1185 / Low: 0.1164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1260) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1057), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+19.16%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1260
2011 Avg (July) 0.1057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1229 0.1180 0.1209
February 0.1191 0.1156 0.1176
March 0.1197 0.1163 0.1176
April 0.1185 0.1164 0.1176
May 0.1250 0.1171 0.1209
June 0.1252 0.1219 0.1235
July 0.1283 0.1227 0.1260
August 0.1268 0.1230 0.1249
September 0.1232 0.1196 0.1212
October 0.1211 0.1190 0.1203
November 0.1224 0.1197 0.1212
December 0.1205 0.1176 0.1189