YEARLY HIGH
116.2742 KPW
YEARLY LOW
115.8425 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.0242 KPW

2012 HKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 116.2742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 115.8425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4317 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.9323 to the December average rate of 116.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 116.2742 was up 0.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 115.8697, 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 2,906,855 KPW
2011 Average 603,659 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,896,063 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,791.31 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

116.1450
115.9026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KPW 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 115.9656, compared to 116.0829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.9656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.0829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2665 KPW (High: 116.2742 / Low: 116.0077). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 KPW (High: 116.1325 / Low: 116.1041).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2665
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 116.0463) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9545), the exchange rate shifted by +99.0918 (+584.46%).

2012 Avg (July) 116.0463
2011 Avg (July) 16.9545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.0571 115.8518 115.9323
February 116.0744 116.0250 116.0538
March 116.0311 115.8556 115.9453
April 115.9980 115.8967 115.9478
May 116.0033 115.8425 115.9228
June 116.0223 115.9678 115.9914
July 116.2742 116.0077 116.0463
August 116.0603 116.0183 116.0358
September 116.1050 116.0270 116.0657
October 116.1309 116.0554 116.1059
November 116.1472 116.0977 116.1191
December 116.1325 116.1041 116.1248