YEARLY HIGH
194.8010 LBP
YEARLY LOW
193.1619 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
194.0497 LBP

2012 HKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 194.8010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 193.1619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6391 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 194.0464 to the December average rate of 194.2909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 194.8010 was down 0.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 195.0265, 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 4,870,024 LBP
2011 Average 4,838,587 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,829,047 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,976.80 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

194.3265
193.8992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LBP 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 194.0324, compared to 194.0671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0347 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.0324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.0671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.5737 LBP (High: 194.7356 / Low: 193.1619). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 LBP (High: 194.2742 / Low: 194.0997).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5737
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 194.0129) against the same month in 2011 (average: 193.3991), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6138 (+0.32%).

2012 Avg (August) 194.0129
2011 Avg (August) 193.3991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 194.2345 193.9073 194.0464
February 194.2742 194.0997 194.1589
March 194.2071 193.8973 194.0037
April 194.1649 193.8773 194.0193
May 194.1122 193.7788 193.9348
June 194.1707 193.9753 194.0310
July 194.6938 193.3214 194.0156
August 194.8010 193.2359 194.0129
September 194.7356 193.1619 193.9963
October 194.4173 193.5194 193.9397
November 194.5186 193.6056 194.1470
December 194.6740 193.7596 194.2909