YEARLY HIGH
9.0562 HKD
YEARLY LOW
8.5437 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7749 HKD

2019 EUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 9.0562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 8.5437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5124 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9539 to the December average rate of 8.6725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.0562 was down 7.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.7833, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,281 HKD
2018 Average 46,285 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 42,719 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,562.17 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9858
8.6031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 8.8618, compared to 8.6881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8618
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2119 HKD (High: 8.8459 / Low: 8.6340). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0836 HKD (High: 8.8184 / Low: 8.7348).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2119
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0836

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0990 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 8.9539) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.5401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5861 (-6.14%).

2019 Avg (January) 8.9539
2018 Avg (January) 9.5401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0562 8.8636 8.9539
February 8.9904 8.8426 8.9079
March 8.9707 8.7903 8.8694
April 8.8690 8.7350 8.8128
May 8.8184 8.7348 8.7824
June 8.9027 8.7586 8.8445
July 8.8273 8.6664 8.7611
August 8.8459 8.6340 8.7339
September 8.7254 8.5437 8.6350
October 8.7611 8.5759 8.6737
November 8.7521 8.6150 8.6522
December 8.7387 8.6259 8.6725