YEARLY HIGH
0.1901 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1753 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1836 AUD

2019 HKD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0149 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1782 to the December average rate of 0.1860, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1901 was up 4.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,753 AUD
2018 Average 4,274 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,381 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 371.35 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1894
0.1772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to AUD 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 0.1805, compared to 0.1867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0093 AUD (High: 0.1845 / Low: 0.1753). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 AUD (High: 0.1814 / Low: 0.1785).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1884) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+8.36%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1884
2018 Avg (August) 0.1739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1845 0.1753 0.1782
February 0.1804 0.1757 0.1783
March 0.1814 0.1785 0.1799
April 0.1818 0.1777 0.1792
May 0.1856 0.1816 0.1835
June 0.1863 0.1822 0.1839
July 0.1866 0.1810 0.1834
August 0.1901 0.1872 0.1884
September 0.1900 0.1856 0.1875
October 0.1901 0.1849 0.1875
November 0.1890 0.1845 0.1871
December 0.1888 0.1830 0.1860