YEARLY HIGH
10.5168 HKD
YEARLY LOW
9.4276 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.0084 HKD

2019 FKP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 10.5168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 9.4276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0892 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1187 to the December average rate of 10.2335, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5168 was down 6.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.2571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,584 HKD
2018 Average 52,314 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 47,138 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,445.93 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.4186
9.4493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.1492, compared to 9.8675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.6011 HKD (High: 10.1816 / Low: 9.5805). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1424 HKD (High: 10.1418 / Low: 9.9994).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.6011
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1424

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2130 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 10.2335) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9093), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3242 (+3.27%).

2019 Avg (December) 10.2335
2018 Avg (December) 9.9093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3623 9.8065 10.1187
February 10.4531 10.0431 10.2086
March 10.4463 10.1931 10.3378
April 10.3424 10.1143 10.2159
May 10.3344 9.8936 10.0904
June 9.9892 9.8250 9.9238
July 9.8791 9.5114 9.7430
August 9.6365 9.4276 9.5301
September 9.8069 9.4615 9.6827
October 10.1816 9.5805 9.9307
November 10.1418 9.9994 10.0851
December 10.5168 10.0735 10.2335