2012 HKD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2617.4293 STD

YEARLY LOW

2359.1117 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2466.5588 STD

2012 HKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2617.4293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2359.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 258.3176 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2445.4578 to the December average rate of 2417.0454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2617.4293 was up 7.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 2443.9325, 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 65,435,732 STD

2011 Average 56,659,008 STD

Yearly Trough Low 58,977,793 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,457,938.85 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2616.0706

2371.9828

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HKD to STD 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 2425.9265, compared to 2507.1912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 81.2646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2425.9265

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2507.1912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 149.0695 STD (High: 2610.7660 / Low: 2461.6965). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 35.8496 STD (High: 2617.4293 / Low: 2581.5796).

September Spread (Volatile) ±149.0695

August Spread (Stable) ±35.8496

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 64.7561 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -64.7561

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2595.7299) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2204.0070), the exchange rate shifted by +391.7229 (+17.77%).

2012 Avg (August) 2595.7299

2011 Avg (August) 2204.0070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2487.9167	2369.9460	2445.4578
February	2423.5039	2359.1117	2392.3235
March	2441.3283	2363.1279	2392.9562
April	2426.6645	2366.3730	2401.9127
May	2492.9090	2379.1838	2439.4630
June	2535.4150	2421.9745	2483.4461
July	2598.7954	2506.3323	2555.5799
August	2617.4293	2581.5796	2595.7299
September	2610.7660	2461.6965	2530.9738
October	2530.2194	2443.7125	2478.4239
November	2490.3328	2423.9526	2465.3941
December	2447.1819	2396.3501	2417.0454