YEARLY HIGH
0.3490 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.3286 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3401 PEN

2012 HKD to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.3490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3470 to the December average rate of 0.3312, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3490 was down 4.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3656, 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 8,724 PEN
2011 Average 8,847 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 8,214 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 510.45 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3486
0.3296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PEN 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 0.3447, compared to 0.3356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0095 PEN (High: 0.3490 / Low: 0.3394). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PEN (High: 0.3473 / Low: 0.3467).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3447) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3550), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-2.90%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3447
2011 Avg (June) 0.3550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3473 0.3467 0.3470
February 0.3470 0.3445 0.3461
March 0.3452 0.3437 0.3443
April 0.3441 0.3403 0.3424
May 0.3488 0.3400 0.3435
June 0.3490 0.3394 0.3447
July 0.3437 0.3372 0.3399
August 0.3398 0.3356 0.3374
September 0.3371 0.3340 0.3357
October 0.3359 0.3329 0.3341
November 0.3369 0.3330 0.3353
December 0.3337 0.3286 0.3312