YEARLY HIGH
0.9306 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8075 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8592 CNY

2022 HKD to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 0.9306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.8075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1231 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8157 to the December average rate of 0.8953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9306 was up 10.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8452, 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 23,265 CNY
2021 Average 20,752 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 20,188 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,077.83 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9264
0.8006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CNY 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 0.8277, compared to 0.8906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0383 CNY (High: 0.9174 / Low: 0.8791). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 CNY (High: 0.8182 / Low: 0.8118).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0383
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.9159) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8254), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0906 (+10.98%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.9159
2021 Avg (October) 0.8254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8182 0.8118 0.8157
February 0.8169 0.8075 0.8132
March 0.8145 0.8076 0.8111
April 0.8445 0.8114 0.8199
May 0.8649 0.8420 0.8535
June 0.8605 0.8481 0.8531
July 0.8621 0.8530 0.8578
August 0.8806 0.8569 0.8667
September 0.9174 0.8791 0.8929
October 0.9306 0.9064 0.9159
November 0.9302 0.9008 0.9152
December 0.9055 0.8828 0.8953