2012 HKD to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1560 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9647 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0584 ZAR

2012 HKD to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.9647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1913 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0317 to the December average rate of 1.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1560 was up 5.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0983, 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 28,901 ZAR

2011 Average 23,314 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 24,118 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,782.73 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1517

0.9638

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ZAR 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 1.0231, compared to 1.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1020 ZAR (High: 1.0982 / Low: 0.9962). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 ZAR (High: 0.9937 / Low: 0.9667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1360) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0886 (+8.46%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1360

2011 Avg (November) 1.0474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0535	1.0003	1.0317
February	1.0088	0.9647	0.9871
March	0.9937	0.9667	0.9794
April	1.0300	0.9821	1.0085
May	1.0982	0.9962	1.0498
June	1.1096	1.0560	1.0820
July	1.0973	1.0456	1.0630
August	1.0925	1.0419	1.0651
September	1.0841	1.0543	1.0673
October	1.1458	1.0772	1.1181
November	1.1560	1.1162	1.1360
December	1.1500	1.0934	1.1132