YEARLY HIGH
52.6098 KMF
YEARLY LOW
47.2330 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.4081 KMF

2012 HKD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 52.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 47.2330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3768 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.1119 to the December average rate of 48.4284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.6098 was up 7.31% compared to the 2011 peak of 49.0271, 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 1,315,244 KMF
2011 Average 1,136,347 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,180,825 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,418.87 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

51.9852
47.6018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KMF 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 48.8828, compared to 49.9334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.9334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.2294 KMF (High: 51.1744 / Low: 47.9450). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7273 KMF (High: 49.2725 / Low: 48.5452).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2294
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7273

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.6238 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6238

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 51.6199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.2442), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3757 (+16.67%).

2012 Avg (July) 51.6199
2011 Avg (July) 44.2442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.9907 48.1187 49.1119
February 48.5915 47.2330 47.9671
March 48.5824 47.5194 47.9845
April 48.4883 47.5169 48.1500
May 51.1744 47.9450 49.4902
June 51.2163 49.9057 50.5928
July 52.6098 49.5409 51.6199
August 51.8574 51.1017 51.3916
September 51.1083 48.4434 49.7678
October 49.2725 48.5452 48.9225
November 49.9814 48.8974 49.4701
December 49.0821 48.0235 48.4284