YEARLY HIGH
12.7409 XPF
YEARLY LOW
11.4683 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9743 XPF

2012 HKD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 12.7409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 11.4683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2726 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9251 to the December average rate of 11.7469, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.7409 was up 7.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8803, 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 318,523 XPF
2011 Average 275,592 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 286,707 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,815.50 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.5980
11.5522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XPF 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 11.8634, compared to 12.0853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.8141 XPF (High: 12.4245 / Low: 11.6104). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1813 XPF (High: 11.9462 / Low: 11.7649).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8141
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1813

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 0.4465 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.5109) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.7244), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7865 (+16.66%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.5109
2011 Avg (July) 10.7244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1266 11.7177 11.9251
February 11.7925 11.4683 11.6393
March 11.7739 11.5357 11.6481
April 11.7816 11.5351 11.6854
May 12.4245 11.6104 11.9996
June 12.4729 12.0286 12.2829
July 12.7409 12.1896 12.5109
August 12.6263 12.2073 12.4155
September 12.2292 11.7263 11.9690
October 11.9462 11.7649 11.8664
November 12.1424 11.8595 12.0029
December 11.9082 11.6392 11.7469