2012 HNL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 HNL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the HNL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 86.2082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 80.6503.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.5579 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.5379 to the December average rate of 81.2937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 86.2082 was down 1.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 87.5976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
HNL to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 85.1838, compared to 82.7598 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4240 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 2.4424 SOS (High: 85.3599 / Low: 82.9175). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4108 SOS (High: 81.8718 / Low: 81.4611).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5757 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 85.5379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 84.6559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8821 (+1.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 86.2082 | 85.2106 | 85.5379 |
| February | 85.4877 | 84.6133 | 85.2588 |
| March | 85.4873 | 84.7404 | 85.2671 |
| April | 85.4946 | 84.5770 | 85.2113 |
| May | 85.6065 | 83.9396 | 84.8978 |
| June | 85.6267 | 83.8762 | 84.9298 |
| July | 85.4814 | 83.9003 | 85.0622 |
| August | 85.3599 | 82.9175 | 83.4865 |
| September | 83.0509 | 82.4330 | 82.7911 |
| October | 82.7127 | 81.7794 | 82.3044 |
| November | 81.8718 | 81.4611 | 81.6210 |
| December | 81.7674 | 80.6503 | 81.2937 |