YEARLY HIGH
6.0045 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.7474 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9058 HKD

2019 CAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 6.0045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.7474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2571 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8954 to the December average rate of 5.9266, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.0045 was down 5.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.3787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,023 HKD
2018 Average 30,241 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 28,737 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.52 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.9768
5.8189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.8826, compared to 5.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2299 HKD (High: 5.9773 / Low: 5.7474). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0620 HKD (High: 5.8560 / Low: 5.7940).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2299
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0620

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0724 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0724

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 5.9466) against the same month in 2018 (average: 6.0177), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0711 (-1.18%).

2019 Avg (October) 5.9466
2018 Avg (October) 6.0177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9773 5.7474 5.8954
February 5.9901 5.8949 5.9449
March 5.9079 5.8384 5.8724
April 5.8956 5.8121 5.8620
May 5.8560 5.7940 5.8321
June 5.9686 5.7940 5.8886
July 6.0036 5.9317 5.9637
August 5.9366 5.8690 5.9068
September 5.9634 5.8804 5.9169
October 6.0045 5.8796 5.9466
November 5.9630 5.8825 5.9141
December 5.9891 5.8831 5.9266