2012 HKD to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

66.2248 CRC

YEARLY LOW

63.9952 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

64.8219 CRC

2012 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 66.2248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 63.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2296 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.3821 to the December average rate of 64.6589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 66.2248 was down 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 66.4423, 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 1,655,619 CRC

2011 Average 1,611,835 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 1,599,880 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,738.80 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

65.8640

64.2701

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CRC 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 65.1535, compared to 64.4903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.1535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.4903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.5882 CRC (High: 65.9156 / Low: 64.3274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3879 CRC (High: 64.5745 / Low: 64.1866).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5882

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4561 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 65.7312) against the same month in 2011 (average: 63.9416), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7896 (+2.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 65.7312

2011 Avg (February) 63.9416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	66.0565	64.8436	65.3821
February	66.2248	65.4557	65.7312
March	66.0806	64.9011	65.4570
April	65.3648	64.4929	65.0009
May	65.6304	64.4488	64.8954
June	65.0232	63.9952	64.4546
July	65.2621	64.0296	64.5447
August	64.7284	64.1753	64.4167
September	64.6306	64.0881	64.4029
October	64.5745	64.1866	64.4526
November	64.6755	64.2287	64.4658
December	65.9156	64.3274	64.6589