YEARLY HIGH
2.0160 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.7627 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8964 MVR

2012 HKD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 2.0160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 1.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2533 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8147 to the December average rate of 1.9832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0160 was up 10.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8175, 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 50,399 MVR
2011 Average 43,760 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 44,067 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,332.32 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0063
1.7965
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MVR 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 1.8149, compared to 1.9778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8149
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2270 MVR (High: 1.9897 / Low: 1.7627). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MVR (High: 1.8183 / Low: 1.8126).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2270
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.9888) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1748 (+9.64%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.9888
2011 Avg (October) 1.8140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8189 1.8093 1.8147
February 1.8194 1.8119 1.8166
March 1.8180 1.8111 1.8140
April 1.8178 1.8119 1.8143
May 1.8174 1.8093 1.8141
June 1.8183 1.8126 1.8159
July 1.9897 1.7627 1.9344
August 1.9934 1.9763 1.9846
September 1.9938 1.9791 1.9875
October 2.0160 1.9831 1.9888
November 1.9958 1.9837 1.9881
December 1.9908 1.9770 1.9832