YEARLY HIGH
211.2040 SOS
YEARLY LOW
205.9416 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
209.0294 SOS

2012 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 211.2040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 205.9416.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2623 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 209.8329 to the December average rate of 208.1169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 211.2040 was up 0.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 210.4994, 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 5,280,099 SOS
2011 Average 5,184,633 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,148,541 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,558.23 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

210.0045
207.9453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 209.1693, compared to 208.8894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 209.1693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.8894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.2526 SOS (High: 210.1942 / Low: 205.9416). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3813 SOS (High: 208.8722 / Low: 207.4909).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.2526
November Spread (Stable) ±1.3813

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7764 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 209.4233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 209.5160), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0927 (-0.04%).

2012 Avg (August) 209.4233
2011 Avg (August) 209.5160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.8017 209.2907 209.8329
February 210.0948 207.9572 209.5580
March 209.9342 208.0508 209.4207
April 209.8093 207.6597 209.1985
May 210.1942 205.9416 208.4329
June 209.8475 205.9764 208.5729
July 210.5505 207.5531 209.1665
August 211.2040 208.1825 209.4233
September 210.0010 208.1187 209.3090
October 210.1198 207.8141 209.0485
November 208.8722 207.4909 208.2721
December 209.4998 207.0513 208.1169