YEARLY HIGH
0.1768 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1592 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1662 CAD

2022 HKD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 0.1592.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1621 to the December average rate of 0.1747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1768 was up 6.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.1658, 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 4,421 CAD
2021 Average 4,033 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,980 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 440.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1760
0.1598
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 0.1625, compared to 0.1700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1625
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0108 CAD (High: 0.1762 / Low: 0.1654). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 CAD (High: 0.1641 / Low: 0.1621).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.1746) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+9.16%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.1746
2021 Avg (October) 0.1599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1638 0.1604 0.1621
February 0.1641 0.1621 0.1632
March 0.1649 0.1593 0.1617
April 0.1639 0.1592 0.1611
May 0.1660 0.1610 0.1636
June 0.1660 0.1598 0.1633
July 0.1670 0.1630 0.1647
August 0.1675 0.1627 0.1648
September 0.1762 0.1654 0.1696
October 0.1768 0.1721 0.1746
November 0.1751 0.1693 0.1715
December 0.1765 0.1727 0.1747