YEARLY HIGH
928.5940 GNF
YEARLY LOW
867.3912 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
908.3709 GNF

2012 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 928.5940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 867.3912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2028 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 896.0491 to the December average rate of 911.1935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 928.5940 was down 6.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 990.3014, 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 23,214,849 GNF
2011 Average 22,208,644 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 21,684,780 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,530,068.84 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

925.1935
887.9212
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GNF 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 900.6713, compared to 916.0705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 900.6713
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 916.0705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 43.1623 GNF (High: 910.5535 / Low: 867.3912). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2140 GNF (High: 897.8112 / Low: 891.5971).

May Spread (Volatile) ±43.1623
January Spread (Stable) ±6.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.5873 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5873

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 922.0875) against the same month in 2011 (average: 861.6223), the exchange rate shifted by +60.4652 (+7.02%).

2012 Avg (August) 922.0875
2011 Avg (August) 861.6223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 897.8112 891.5971 896.0491
February 897.6221 884.8868 891.0272
March 914.6121 877.8739 907.7808
April 914.5256 892.2539 902.8605
May 910.5535 867.3912 898.2882
June 924.0430 897.2685 908.0222
July 928.3517 909.3982 919.1276
August 928.5940 914.6120 922.0875
September 926.9783 895.3188 913.5002
October 923.9577 901.3772 914.8418
November 921.9250 906.7474 915.6726
December 924.5912 890.4994 911.1935