YEARLY HIGH
1.2784 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.2399 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2594 HKD

2013 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 1.2399.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2434 to the December average rate of 1.2742, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2784 was up 2.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 31,959 HKD
2012 Average 30,732 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 30,996 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.27 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2774
1.2385
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2511, compared to 1.2676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0113 HKD (High: 1.2653 / Low: 1.2540). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 1.2663 / Low: 1.2653).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2742) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0325 (+2.62%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2742
2012 Avg (December) 1.2417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2468 1.2400 1.2434
February 1.2438 1.2399 1.2418
March 1.2486 1.2407 1.2453
April 1.2574 1.2484 1.2524
May 1.2658 1.2563 1.2614
June 1.2653 1.2540 1.2624
July 1.2633 1.2584 1.2621
August 1.2667 1.2629 1.2654
September 1.2663 1.2653 1.2659
October 1.2734 1.2649 1.2689
November 1.2710 1.2669 1.2693
December 1.2784 1.2708 1.2742