2012 HKD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0840 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0793 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0814 GBP

2012 HKD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.0840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0831 to the December average rate of 0.0800, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0840 was up 0.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0835, 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 2,101 GBP

2011 Average 2,003 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,982 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.84 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0834

0.0797

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GBP 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 0.0817, compared to 0.0810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0817

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0040 GBP (High: 0.0834 / Low: 0.0794). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 GBP (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0798).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0815), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+1.90%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0831

2011 Avg (January) 0.0815

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0840	0.0818	0.0831
February	0.0823	0.0809	0.0816
March	0.0825	0.0806	0.0814
April	0.0813	0.0793	0.0805
May	0.0834	0.0794	0.0809
June	0.0840	0.0819	0.0829
July	0.0835	0.0819	0.0827
August	0.0830	0.0812	0.0820
September	0.0812	0.0794	0.0801
October	0.0809	0.0798	0.0802
November	0.0814	0.0799	0.0808
December	0.0806	0.0793	0.0800