YEARLY HIGH
0.3684 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3316 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3464 LTL

2012 HKD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.3684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.3316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3447 to the December average rate of 0.3396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3684 was up 7.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3442, 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 9,210 LTL
2011 Average 7,975 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8,289 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 920.97 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3647
0.3342
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LTL 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 0.3431, compared to 0.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0226 LTL (High: 0.3589 / Low: 0.3363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 LTL (High: 0.3457 / Low: 0.3399).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3622) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0517 (+16.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3622
2011 Avg (July) 0.3105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3509 0.3379 0.3447
February 0.3420 0.3316 0.3367
March 0.3408 0.3332 0.3369
April 0.3410 0.3335 0.3380
May 0.3589 0.3363 0.3473
June 0.3605 0.3503 0.3553
July 0.3684 0.3525 0.3622
August 0.3628 0.3538 0.3592
September 0.3540 0.3394 0.3462
October 0.3457 0.3399 0.3433
November 0.3508 0.3431 0.3473
December 0.3445 0.3360 0.3396