YEARLY HIGH
23.1654 DJF
YEARLY LOW
22.8570 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9841 DJF

2012 HKD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 23.1654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 22.8570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3084 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.9701 to the December average rate of 22.9367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.1654 was up 0.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.9973, 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 579,134 DJF
2011 Average 570,893 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 571,425 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,708.88 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.0681
22.9247
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to DJF 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 23.0225, compared to 22.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0768 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0225
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.2173 DJF (High: 23.1654 / Low: 22.9481). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 DJF (High: 22.9933 / Low: 22.8907).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2173
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1151 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 23.0430) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.8649), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1781 (+0.78%).

2012 Avg (April) 23.0430
2011 Avg (April) 22.8649

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.0414 22.9347 22.9701
February 23.1196 22.9660 23.0036
March 23.1186 22.9442 23.0169
April 23.1654 22.9481 23.0430
May 23.1169 22.9388 23.0454
June 23.1188 23.0126 23.0561
July 22.9941 22.8837 22.9410
August 23.0005 22.8570 22.9452
September 23.0613 22.8937 22.9578
October 23.0457 22.8702 22.9459
November 22.9933 22.8907 22.9477
December 23.0306 22.8719 22.9367