YEARLY HIGH
1.2384 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.0746 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1661 HKD

2022 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.2384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1638 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2260 to the December average rate of 1.1170, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.2384 was up 0.76% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.2291, 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 30,960 HKD
2021 Average 30,120 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,864 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,095.69 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.2470
1.0777
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 1.2087, compared to 1.1235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0483 HKD (High: 1.2324 / Low: 1.1842). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 HKD (High: 1.2319 / Low: 1.2221).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0483
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0481 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 1.2297) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.1993), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+2.54%).

2022 Avg (February) 1.2297
2021 Avg (February) 1.1993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2319 1.2221 1.2260
February 1.2384 1.2241 1.2297
March 1.2382 1.2278 1.2329
April 1.2324 1.1842 1.2199
May 1.1876 1.1563 1.1718
June 1.1791 1.1622 1.1721
July 1.1723 1.1600 1.1657
August 1.1670 1.1356 1.1538
September 1.1376 1.0901 1.1201
October 1.1033 1.0746 1.0918
November 1.1101 1.0751 1.0928
December 1.1327 1.1043 1.1170