2012 HKD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9362 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6617 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7698 SCR

2012 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.9362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 1.6617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2744 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7883 to the December average rate of 1.6891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9362 was up 8.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7790, 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 48,404 SCR

2011 Average 39,989 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 41,543 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,861.07 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8946

1.6583

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 1.8168, compared to 1.7229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0939 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1408 SCR (High: 1.8164 / Low: 1.6756). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SCR (High: 1.6950 / Low: 1.6849).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1408

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1647 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8749) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5700), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3050 (+19.42%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8749

2011 Avg (July) 1.5700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8313	1.7153	1.7883
February	1.8479	1.7805	1.8065
March	1.8397	1.7596	1.8160
April	1.8477	1.7755	1.8069
May	1.8806	1.7822	1.8212
June	1.8958	1.8178	1.8618
July	1.9362	1.8097	1.8749
August	1.8164	1.6756	1.7102
September	1.6884	1.6617	1.6780
October	1.7027	1.6771	1.6907
November	1.7022	1.6833	1.6942
December	1.6950	1.6849	1.6891