YEARLY HIGH
7.2304 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.7627 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9918 ETB

2023 HKD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 7.2304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 6.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4677 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8587 to the December average rate of 7.1911, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.2304 was up 4.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.8987, 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 180,760 ETB
2022 Average 165,823 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 169,067 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,692.72 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.2257
6.8099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ETB 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 6.8933, compared to 7.0903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.1437 ETB (High: 7.1975 / Low: 7.0539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 ETB (High: 7.0735 / Low: 7.0289).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1437
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 7.1911) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.8730), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3181 (+4.63%).

2023 Avg (December) 7.1911
2022 Avg (December) 6.8730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8848 6.8294 6.8587
February 6.8879 6.8134 6.8445
March 6.8679 6.7627 6.8482
April 6.9372 6.8271 6.9016
May 6.9809 6.8913 6.9379
June 7.0045 6.9304 6.9686
July 7.0523 6.9673 7.0135
August 7.0814 7.0039 7.0377
September 7.0735 7.0289 7.0522
October 7.1480 7.0706 7.1065
November 7.1975 7.0539 7.1410
December 7.2304 7.1259 7.1911