YEARLY HIGH
3.8846 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.8702 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8785 HKD

2012 BBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 3.8846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 3.8702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8816 to the December average rate of 3.8751, 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 3.8846 was down 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,423 HKD
2011 Average 19,461 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 19,351 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.10 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8826
3.8745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.8805, compared to 3.8765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0089 HKD (High: 3.8791 / Low: 3.8702). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 3.8758 / Low: 3.8749).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
December 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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3.8819) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.8871), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-0.13%).

2012 Avg (May) 3.8819
2011 Avg (May) 3.8871

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8843 3.8774 3.8816
February 3.8785 3.8768 3.8775
March 3.8841 3.8783 3.8811
April 3.8828 3.8794 3.8811
May 3.8846 3.8792 3.8819
June 3.8804 3.8786 3.8796
July 3.8791 3.8702 3.8778
August 3.8787 3.8773 3.8781
September 3.8784 3.8758 3.8771
October 3.8775 3.8749 3.8758
November 3.8760 3.8744 3.8753
December 3.8758 3.8749 3.8751