YEARLY HIGH
0.5731 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.3436 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4506 SDG

2012 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.3436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2295 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3447 to the December average rate of 0.5694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 65.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5731 was up 59.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3603, 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 14,327 SDG
2011 Average 8,557 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 8,590 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,737.08 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5936
0.3219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SDG 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 0.5565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2118 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2277 SDG (High: 0.5720 / Low: 0.3443). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SDG (High: 0.3456 / Low: 0.3445).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2277
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.5710) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2280 (+66.50%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.5710
2011 Avg (August) 0.3429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3453 0.3441 0.3447
February 0.3456 0.3445 0.3450
March 0.3457 0.3440 0.3449
April 0.3457 0.3442 0.3446
May 0.3455 0.3439 0.3445
June 0.3452 0.3436 0.3447
July 0.5720 0.3443 0.4907
August 0.5731 0.5685 0.5710
September 0.5720 0.5674 0.5696
October 0.5705 0.5676 0.5693
November 0.5709 0.5673 0.5693
December 0.5708 0.5675 0.5694