2013 HKD to GBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0867 GBP

YEARLY LOW

0.0779 GBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0825 GBP

2013 HKD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.0867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0807 to the December average rate of 0.0788, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0867 was up 3.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0840, 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 2,167 GBP

2012 Average 2,034 GBP

Yearly Trough Low 1,947 GBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.47 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0861

0.0781

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GBP 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0036 GBP (High: 0.0852 / Low: 0.0816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 GBP (High: 0.0808 / Low: 0.0796).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0850) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.79%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0850

2012 Avg (July) 0.0827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0821	0.0793	0.0807
February	0.0852	0.0816	0.0832
March	0.0866	0.0846	0.0854
April	0.0853	0.0830	0.0841
May	0.0856	0.0828	0.0842
June	0.0848	0.0820	0.0833
July	0.0867	0.0838	0.0850
August	0.0852	0.0823	0.0832
September	0.0831	0.0798	0.0813
October	0.0808	0.0796	0.0802
November	0.0811	0.0788	0.0801
December	0.0793	0.0779	0.0788