YEARLY HIGH
0.2584 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2574 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 BBD

2012 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 0.2584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.2574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2576 to the December average rate of 0.2581, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2584 was up 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,460 BBD
2011 Average 6,423 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,436 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.98 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2581
0.2576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BBD 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 0.2577, compared to 0.2580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.2584 / Low: 0.2578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.2581 / Low: 0.2580).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2579) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+0.43%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2579
2011 Avg (July) 0.2568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2579 0.2574 0.2576
February 0.2579 0.2578 0.2579
March 0.2578 0.2575 0.2577
April 0.2578 0.2575 0.2577
May 0.2578 0.2574 0.2576
June 0.2578 0.2577 0.2578
July 0.2584 0.2578 0.2579
August 0.2579 0.2578 0.2579
September 0.2580 0.2578 0.2579
October 0.2581 0.2579 0.2580
November 0.2581 0.2580 0.2580
December 0.2581 0.2580 0.2581