YEARLY HIGH
0.1717 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1524 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1592 NZD

2012 HKD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.1717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1611 to the December average rate of 0.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1717 was down 3.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1779, 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 4,293 NZD
2011 Average 4,063 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,811 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.82 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1676
0.1534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NZD 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 0.1603, compared to 0.1581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0138 NZD (High: 0.1717 / Low: 0.1579). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 NZD (High: 0.1560 / Low: 0.1535).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.1665) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1614), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+3.15%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.1665
2011 Avg (May) 0.1614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1661 0.1561 0.1611
February 0.1560 0.1535 0.1546
March 0.1593 0.1542 0.1570
April 0.1587 0.1559 0.1574
May 0.1717 0.1579 0.1665
June 0.1713 0.1610 0.1654
July 0.1637 0.1592 0.1613
August 0.1613 0.1572 0.1590
September 0.1623 0.1552 0.1575
October 0.1589 0.1555 0.1575
November 0.1593 0.1559 0.1575
December 0.1577 0.1524 0.1555