2012 HKD to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 HKD to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the HKD to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.1945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 4.7499.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4446 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9990 to the December average rate of 5.1683, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1945 was up 4.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
HKD to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.0164, compared to 5.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0300 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3368 DOP (High: 5.0888 / Low: 4.7520). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0311 DOP (High: 5.0443 / Low: 5.0132).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1235 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.1683) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.9518), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2165 (+4.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0134 | 4.9582 | 4.9990 |
| February | 5.0259 | 4.9920 | 5.0118 |
| March | 5.0296 | 4.9802 | 5.0189 |
| April | 5.0332 | 4.9824 | 5.0189 |
| May | 5.0851 | 4.9849 | 5.0190 |
| June | 5.0443 | 5.0132 | 5.0310 |
| July | 5.0501 | 5.0101 | 5.0325 |
| August | 5.0627 | 5.0161 | 5.0377 |
| September | 5.0558 | 4.7499 | 4.9143 |
| October | 5.0888 | 4.7520 | 5.0055 |
| November | 5.1740 | 5.0821 | 5.1204 |
| December | 5.1945 | 5.1416 | 5.1683 |