YEARLY HIGH
0.1292 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1287 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1289 USD

2012 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.1287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1288 to the December average rate of 0.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1292 was up 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1288, 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 3,230 USD
2011 Average 3,212 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,218 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.99 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1291
0.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to USD 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.1292 / Low: 0.1289). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1290).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.1289) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.43%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.1289
2011 Avg (July) 0.1284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1290 0.1287 0.1288
February 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
March 0.1289 0.1287 0.1288
April 0.1289 0.1288 0.1288
May 0.1289 0.1287 0.1288
June 0.1289 0.1289 0.1289
July 0.1292 0.1289 0.1289
August 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
September 0.1290 0.1289 0.1290
October 0.1290 0.1290 0.1290
November 0.1291 0.1290 0.1290
December 0.1290 0.1290 0.1290