YEARLY HIGH
0.1188 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0936 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1036 GBP

2022 HKD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.1188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0251 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0947 to the December average rate of 0.1055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1188 was up 22.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0971, 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 2,969 GBP
2021 Average 2,339 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,341 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 628.33 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1146
0.0929
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 0.0985, compared to 0.1087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0098 GBP (High: 0.1188 / Low: 0.1090). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0958 / Low: 0.0942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.1125) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+20.28%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.1125
2021 Avg (September) 0.0935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0959 0.0936 0.0947
February 0.0958 0.0942 0.0947
March 0.0982 0.0955 0.0971
April 0.1022 0.0972 0.0986
May 0.1044 0.1008 0.1023
June 0.1061 0.1013 0.1035
July 0.1076 0.1046 0.1061
August 0.1099 0.1039 0.1066
September 0.1188 0.1090 0.1125
October 0.1162 0.1095 0.1128
November 0.1140 0.1057 0.1086
December 0.1067 0.1036 0.1055