2012 SAR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0720 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.0640 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0684 HKD

2012 SAR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 2.0720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 2.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0701 to the December average rate of 2.0666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0720 was down 0.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0821, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,360 HKD

2011 Average 10,379 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 10,320 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.86 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0706

2.0662

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.0695, compared to 2.0674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0047 HKD (High: 2.0687 / Low: 2.0640). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 2.0684 / Low: 2.0676).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.0684) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0792), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-0.52%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.0684

2011 Avg (August) 2.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0715	2.0678	2.0701
February	2.0684	2.0676	2.0679
March	2.0714	2.0683	2.0698
April	2.0707	2.0689	2.0698
May	2.0717	2.0688	2.0703
June	2.0694	2.0685	2.0690
July	2.0687	2.0640	2.0680
August	2.0720	2.0676	2.0684
September	2.0685	2.0661	2.0677
October	2.0680	2.0664	2.0670
November	2.0672	2.0661	2.0667
December	2.0673	2.0654	2.0666