2012 LTL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0161 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.7145 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8888 HKD

2012 LTL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 3.0161. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.7145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3016 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9011 to the December average rate of 2.9446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0161 was down 9.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,081 HKD

2011 Average 15,692 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 13,573 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,508.04 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9909

2.7405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to HKD 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 2.9157, compared to 2.8620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0536 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9157

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1874 HKD (High: 2.9738 / Low: 2.7864). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0494 HKD (High: 2.9421 / Low: 2.8927).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1874

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0494

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0785 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0785

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.9701) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.0783), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1083 (-3.52%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.9701

2011 Avg (February) 3.0783

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9598	2.8497	2.9011
February	3.0161	2.9239	2.9701
March	3.0013	2.9346	2.9688
April	2.9987	2.9325	2.9588
May	2.9738	2.7864	2.8803
June	2.8546	2.7741	2.8150
July	2.8365	2.7145	2.7614
August	2.8267	2.7566	2.7844
September	2.9465	2.8250	2.8891
October	2.9421	2.8927	2.9132
November	2.9143	2.8507	2.8794
December	2.9758	2.9030	2.9446