2012 SCR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6018 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5165 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5660 HKD

2012 SCR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.6018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.5165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5594 to the December average rate of 0.5920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6018 was down 7.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6481, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,009 HKD

2011 Average 3,128 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,582 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.50 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6022

0.5274

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.5506, compared to 0.5814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5506

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0463 HKD (High: 0.5968 / Low: 0.5505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 HKD (High: 0.5935 / Low: 0.5900).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.5960) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6333), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0373 (-5.89%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.5960

2011 Avg (September) 0.6333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5830	0.5461	0.5594
February	0.5617	0.5412	0.5536
March	0.5683	0.5436	0.5507
April	0.5632	0.5412	0.5535
May	0.5611	0.5318	0.5492
June	0.5501	0.5275	0.5372
July	0.5526	0.5165	0.5336
August	0.5968	0.5505	0.5852
September	0.6018	0.5923	0.5960
October	0.5963	0.5873	0.5915
November	0.5941	0.5875	0.5903
December	0.5935	0.5900	0.5920