YEARLY HIGH
1.6235 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.4986 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5597 MDL

2012 HKD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 1.6235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.4986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1249 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5185 to the December average rate of 1.5711, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6235 was up 1.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5983, 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 40,588 MDL
2011 Average 37,609 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 37,465 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,122.42 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6185
1.5053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MDL 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 1.5285, compared to 1.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0512 MDL (High: 1.5553 / Low: 1.5041). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 MDL (High: 1.5992 / Low: 1.5868).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1.6091) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1527 (+10.49%).

2012 Avg (August) 1.6091
2011 Avg (August) 1.4564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5346 1.4986 1.5185
February 1.5459 1.5127 1.5253
March 1.5321 1.5165 1.5245
April 1.5231 1.5041 1.5148
May 1.5553 1.5041 1.5280
June 1.5862 1.5501 1.5597
July 1.6177 1.5719 1.5968
August 1.6235 1.5964 1.6091
September 1.6056 1.5912 1.5982
October 1.5992 1.5634 1.5789
November 1.5992 1.5868 1.5918
December 1.5933 1.5541 1.5711