YEARLY HIGH
1.7790 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5431 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5993 SCR

2011 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.7790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 1.5431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2359 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5969 to the December average rate of 1.7155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.7790 was up 7.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6524, 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 44,475 SCR
2010 Average 39,090 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 38,577 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,897.94 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.7301
1.5554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SCR 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 1.5839, compared to 1.6148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1257 SCR (High: 1.7790 / Low: 1.6533). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 SCR (High: 1.6057 / Low: 1.5587).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1257
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 1.7155) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5800), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1355 (+8.58%).

2011 Avg (December) 1.7155
2010 Avg (December) 1.5800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6209 1.5647 1.5969
February 1.6021 1.5550 1.5816
March 1.6151 1.5515 1.5800
April 1.6057 1.5541 1.5755
May 1.6057 1.5587 1.5928
June 1.6035 1.5497 1.5764
July 1.6074 1.5457 1.5700
August 1.6085 1.5445 1.5717
September 1.6061 1.5431 1.5793
October 1.6552 1.5859 1.6119
November 1.6865 1.6095 1.6405
December 1.7790 1.6533 1.7155