2012 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.1590 JPY

YEARLY LOW

9.8174 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2916 JPY

2012 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.1590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 9.8174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3416 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9130 to the December average rate of 10.8109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.1590 was up 1.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.9697, 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 278,976 JPY

2011 Average 255,983 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 245,436 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,539.70 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.9007

9.8233

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HKD to JPY 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 10.2720, compared to 10.3112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0392 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2720

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.6202 JPY (High: 10.4376 / Low: 9.8174). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1641 JPY (High: 10.1606 / Low: 9.9966).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6202

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.8109) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8056 (+8.05%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.8109

2011 Avg (December) 10.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.0438	9.8391	9.9130
February	10.4376	9.8174	10.1292
March	10.7819	10.4234	10.6291
April	10.6856	10.3008	10.4779
May	10.3515	10.1106	10.2659
June	10.3593	10.0576	10.2171
July	10.2986	10.0772	10.1870
August	10.2555	10.0883	10.1471
September	10.1606	9.9966	10.0820
October	10.3442	10.0589	10.1911
November	10.6496	10.2435	10.4492
December	11.1590	10.5686	10.8109