YEARLY HIGH
0.1740 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1665 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1693 CAD

2019 HKD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.1665.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1696 to the December average rate of 0.1687, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1740 was down 0.15% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1742, 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 4,350 CAD
2018 Average 4,135 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,164 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1718
0.1673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CAD 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 0.1700, compared to 0.1687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 CAD (High: 0.1740 / Low: 0.1673). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CAD (High: 0.1726 / Low: 0.1708).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1696) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1590), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0107 (+6.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1696
2018 Avg (January) 0.1590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1740 0.1673 0.1696
February 0.1696 0.1669 0.1682
March 0.1713 0.1693 0.1703
April 0.1721 0.1696 0.1706
May 0.1726 0.1708 0.1715
June 0.1726 0.1675 0.1698
July 0.1686 0.1666 0.1677
August 0.1704 0.1684 0.1693
September 0.1701 0.1677 0.1690
October 0.1701 0.1665 0.1682
November 0.1700 0.1677 0.1691
December 0.1700 0.1670 0.1687