YEARLY HIGH
0.0861 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0829 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0842 XDR

2012 HKD to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.0861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0839 to the December average rate of 0.0839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0861 was up 2.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0844, 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 2,153 XDR
2011 Average 2,034 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 2,073 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.82 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0858
0.0830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XDR 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 0.0839, compared to 0.0845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.0853 / Low: 0.0831). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0834).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 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 (July 2012: 0.0856) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0805), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+6.32%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0856
2011 Avg (July) 0.0805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0843 0.0831 0.0839
February 0.0837 0.0829 0.0833
March 0.0841 0.0832 0.0836
April 0.0839 0.0831 0.0835
May 0.0853 0.0831 0.0841
June 0.0854 0.0844 0.0851
July 0.0861 0.0848 0.0856
August 0.0856 0.0847 0.0853
September 0.0847 0.0833 0.0839
October 0.0840 0.0834 0.0837
November 0.0846 0.0839 0.0844
December 0.0843 0.0836 0.0839