YEARLY HIGH
70.0319 XOF
YEARLY LOW
63.1095 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.8148 XOF

2012 HKD to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 70.0319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 63.1095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9225 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.4891 to the December average rate of 64.5566, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 70.0319 was up 7.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 65.3021, 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 1,750,798 XOF
2011 Average 1,515,188 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,577,737 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,061.45 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

69.2607
63.5275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XOF 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 65.1996, compared to 66.4300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.1996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.4300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.3362 XOF (High: 68.1642 / Low: 63.8281). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9418 XOF (High: 65.6414 / Low: 64.6996).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.3362
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.4864 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4864

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 68.7829) against the same month in 2011 (average: 58.9355), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8475 (+16.71%).

2012 Avg (July) 68.7829
2011 Avg (July) 58.9355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.6512 64.2398 65.4891
February 64.8899 63.1095 64.0053
March 64.7527 63.3264 64.0102
April 64.7744 63.3230 64.2414
May 68.1642 63.8281 65.9862
June 68.3192 66.6867 67.4657
July 70.0319 66.9710 68.7829
August 69.3789 67.2132 68.2529
September 67.2859 64.4803 65.7665
October 65.6414 64.6996 65.2343
November 66.6561 65.1263 65.9868
December 65.4896 63.8930 64.5566