YEARLY HIGH
264.9288 CDF
YEARLY LOW
253.6653 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.9267 CDF

2022 HKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 264.9288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 253.6653.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.2635 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 257.3599 to the December average rate of 262.6081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 264.9288 was up 2.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 258.8544, 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 6,623,220 CDF
2021 Average 6,404,263 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 6,341,633 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281,586.68 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

263.4085
253.8035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CDF 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 256.4892, compared to 259.3642 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 256.4892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.3642

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 8.2609 CDF (High: 262.9552 / Low: 254.6943). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3314 CDF (High: 256.0346 / Low: 254.7032).

August Spread (Volatile) ±8.2609
June Spread (Stable) ±1.3314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0325 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 262.6081) against the same month in 2021 (average: 256.5066), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1015 (+2.38%).

2022 Avg (December) 262.6081
2021 Avg (December) 256.5066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 258.7845 256.2786 257.3599
February 258.7256 256.2369 257.6376
March 257.6398 255.8555 256.6051
April 257.1821 255.3788 256.1576
May 259.1061 254.7336 256.0513
June 256.0346 254.7032 255.1239
July 255.1315 253.6653 254.6039
August 262.9552 254.6943 256.4616
September 263.3848 257.8793 260.1813
October 262.6755 257.3520 260.6730
November 263.2559 259.5376 261.6575
December 264.9288 259.8117 262.6081