YEARLY HIGH
1.1738 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.0927 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1347 HKD

2019 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.1738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 1.0927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0811 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1546 to the December average rate of 1.1132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1738 was down 6.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2522, 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 29,344 HKD
2018 Average 29,658 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 27,317 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,027.30 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1759
1.0945
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 1.1560, compared to 1.1135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0425 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0397 HKD (High: 1.1344 / Low: 1.0947). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 HKD (High: 1.1725 / Low: 1.1648).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0397
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.1642) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2370), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0728 (-5.89%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.1642
2018 Avg (February) 1.2370

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1710 1.1389 1.1546
February 1.1738 1.1554 1.1642
March 1.1725 1.1648 1.1691
April 1.1730 1.1633 1.1681
May 1.1649 1.1345 1.1454
June 1.1405 1.1304 1.1347
July 1.1403 1.1303 1.1355
August 1.1344 1.0947 1.1107
September 1.1064 1.0927 1.1013
October 1.1134 1.0967 1.1052
November 1.1216 1.1117 1.1150
December 1.1185 1.1089 1.1132