2012 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

152.6549 KRW

YEARLY LOW

137.3455 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

145.2096 KRW

2012 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 152.6549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 137.3455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.3094 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.1875 to the December average rate of 138.7748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 152.6549 was down 0.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 153.7460, 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 3,816,372 KRW

2011 Average 3,556,650 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,433,636 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382,735.77 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

151.2206

137.6433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 147.0987, compared to 143.3206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.0987

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.3206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.1160 KRW (High: 152.6549 / Low: 145.5389). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0753 KRW (High: 146.3502 / Low: 145.2749).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.1160

August Spread (Stable) ±1.0753

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7788 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 149.1175) against the same month in 2011 (average: 139.4756), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6419 (+6.91%).

2012 Avg (May) 149.1175

2011 Avg (May) 139.4756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	149.4345	144.5501	147.1875
February	146.0079	143.9495	144.8276
March	146.5340	143.8254	145.0922
April	147.3004	144.7414	146.2783
May	152.6549	145.5389	149.1175
June	152.1855	147.3788	150.0891
July	148.8760	145.7679	147.3104
August	146.3502	145.2749	145.9679
September	146.4970	143.4620	144.8642
October	143.7443	140.7278	142.6694
November	140.9331	139.6901	140.3367
December	139.8367	137.3455	138.7748