YEARLY HIGH
120.3926 CDF
YEARLY LOW
116.4759 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
118.5898 CDF

2012 HKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 120.3926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 116.4759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9167 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4293 to the December average rate of 119.4193, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 120.3926 was up 1.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 118.7490, 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 3,009,814 CDF
2011 Average 2,927,264 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,911,896 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97,917.58 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

119.7376
117.2194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CDF 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 117.9310, compared to 119.2486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.9310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.2486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.0183 CDF (High: 119.7038 / Low: 116.6855). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4356 CDF (High: 119.5168 / Low: 119.0812).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.0183
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4356

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1085 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 119.4193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 116.3192), the exchange rate shifted by +3.1001 (+2.67%).

2012 Avg (December) 119.4193
2011 Avg (December) 116.3192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.4416 116.4759 117.4293
February 119.7038 116.6855 118.0526
March 119.2207 117.0324 118.0397
April 119.2834 117.3317 117.9916
May 119.2214 117.0395 117.9445
June 119.7684 117.2381 118.1283
July 119.4246 117.9009 118.8734
August 119.4059 118.7566 119.1664
September 119.4437 118.9199 119.1826
October 119.5168 119.0812 119.3220
November 120.3370 119.1183 119.5277
December 120.3926 118.5766 119.4193