YEARLY HIGH
0.4261 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4031 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4146 HKD

2013 ETB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4238 to the December average rate of 0.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4261 was down 5.20% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4495, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,131 HKD
2012 Average 2,184 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,015 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.43 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4256
0.4041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.4194, compared to 0.4098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0073 HKD (High: 0.4253 / Low: 0.4180). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 HKD (High: 0.4085 / Low: 0.4064).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4238) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4486), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0248 (-5.52%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4238
2012 Avg (January) 0.4486

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4261 0.4223 0.4238
February 0.4229 0.4182 0.4216
March 0.4253 0.4180 0.4205
April 0.4213 0.4167 0.4189
May 0.4178 0.4150 0.4166
June 0.4176 0.4122 0.4150
July 0.4168 0.4119 0.4135
August 0.4148 0.4108 0.4121
September 0.4133 0.4096 0.4108
October 0.4123 0.4077 0.4093
November 0.4085 0.4064 0.4075
December 0.4070 0.4031 0.4059