YEARLY HIGH
4.3603 RUB
YEARLY LOW
3.7314 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0049 RUB

2012 HKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 4.3603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 3.7314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6288 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0396 to the December average rate of 3.9637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3603 was up 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2138, 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 109,006 RUB
2011 Average 94,441 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 93,286 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,720.29 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.2859
3.7339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to RUB 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 3.9462, compared to 4.0636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9462
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5063 RUB (High: 4.2923 / Low: 3.7859). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 RUB (High: 3.9883 / Low: 3.9179).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.1935 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1935

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 4.2399) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6472 (+18.01%).

2012 Avg (June) 4.2399
2011 Avg (June) 3.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1460 3.8896 4.0396
February 3.9033 3.7529 3.8461
March 3.8289 3.7314 3.7799
April 3.8248 3.7505 3.7967
May 4.2923 3.7859 3.9748
June 4.3603 4.1578 4.2399
July 4.2579 4.1199 4.1862
August 4.1833 4.0703 4.1188
September 4.1739 3.9359 4.0490
October 4.0610 3.9676 4.0137
November 4.0980 3.9821 4.0504
December 3.9883 3.9179 3.9637