YEARLY HIGH
5.7059 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.2600 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4497 HKD

2019 AUD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 5.7059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 5.2600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4458 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6107 to the December average rate of 5.3765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.7059 was down 10.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.3453, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 28,529 HKD
2018 Average 29,290 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,300 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,229.06 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.6410
5.2771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to HKD 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 5.5412, compared to 5.3582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1831 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2862 HKD (High: 5.7059 / Low: 5.4196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0808 HKD (High: 5.3408 / Low: 5.2600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2862
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0808

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.6107) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.2203), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6096 (-9.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.6107
2018 Avg (January) 6.2203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7059 5.4196 5.6107
February 5.6912 5.5423 5.6082
March 5.6016 5.5134 5.5597
April 5.6267 5.5012 5.5792
May 5.5081 5.3866 5.4503
June 5.4890 5.3674 5.4394
July 5.5240 5.3580 5.4537
August 5.3408 5.2600 5.3074
September 5.3891 5.2635 5.3338
October 5.4072 5.2604 5.3327
November 5.4198 5.2918 5.3449
December 5.4637 5.2963 5.3765