2012 HKD to GIP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0840 GIP

YEARLY LOW

0.0794 GIP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0813 GIP

2012 HKD to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.0840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 0.0794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0830 to the December average rate of 0.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0840 was up 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0839, 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 GIP

2011 Average 2,004 GIP

Yearly Trough Low 1,984 GIP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.29 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0833

0.0801

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HKD to GIP 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 0.0809 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0817

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0809

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 GIP (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0794). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 GIP (High: 0.0806 / Low: 0.0800).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0830) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+1.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0830

2011 Avg (January) 0.0816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0840	0.0818	0.0830
February	0.0823	0.0807	0.0815
March	0.0824	0.0806	0.0814
April	0.0813	0.0794	0.0805
May	0.0833	0.0794	0.0809
June	0.0840	0.0819	0.0830
July	0.0826	0.0813	0.0818
August	0.0819	0.0810	0.0814
September	0.0810	0.0800	0.0804
October	0.0808	0.0802	0.0805
November	0.0811	0.0804	0.0808
December	0.0806	0.0800	0.0804