YEARLY HIGH
0.6673 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.6160 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6415 HKD

2012 MDL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.6160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0513 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6586 to the December average rate of 0.6366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6673 was down 3.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6944, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,336 HKD
2011 Average 3,325 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,080 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256.67 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6640
0.6176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.6543, compared to 0.6286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0219 HKD (High: 0.6648 / Low: 0.6429). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 HKD (High: 0.6302 / Low: 0.6253).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0219
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6586) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0195 (+3.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6586
2011 Avg (January) 0.6391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6673 0.6516 0.6586
February 0.6611 0.6469 0.6556
March 0.6594 0.6527 0.6559
April 0.6649 0.6566 0.6602
May 0.6648 0.6429 0.6545
June 0.6451 0.6305 0.6412
July 0.6362 0.6182 0.6263
August 0.6264 0.6160 0.6215
September 0.6284 0.6228 0.6257
October 0.6396 0.6253 0.6334
November 0.6302 0.6253 0.6282
December 0.6435 0.6276 0.6366