2012 USD to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 USD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the USD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 7.7692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 14, dropping to 7.7403.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0288 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7632 to the December average rate of 7.7503, 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 7.7692 was down 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.8082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
USD to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.7609, compared to 7.7531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0178 HKD (High: 7.7581 / Low: 7.7403). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 HKD (High: 7.7517 / Low: 7.7498).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.0081 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 7.7638) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.7742), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-0.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7685 | 7.7548 | 7.7632 |
| February | 7.7570 | 7.7536 | 7.7550 |
| March | 7.7683 | 7.7565 | 7.7623 |
| April | 7.7655 | 7.7588 | 7.7621 |
| May | 7.7692 | 7.7584 | 7.7638 |
| June | 7.7608 | 7.7571 | 7.7592 |
| July | 7.7581 | 7.7403 | 7.7555 |
| August | 7.7574 | 7.7546 | 7.7562 |
| September | 7.7568 | 7.7516 | 7.7542 |
| October | 7.7549 | 7.7499 | 7.7515 |
| November | 7.7521 | 7.7488 | 7.7507 |
| December | 7.7517 | 7.7498 | 7.7503 |