YEARLY HIGH
1227.7314 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1151.4327 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1178.0106 GNF

2019 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1227.7314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1151.4327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.2987 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1168.3261 to the December average rate of 1214.5481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1227.7314 was up 4.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 1178.1498, 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 30,693,284 GNF
2018 Average 28,869,013 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 28,785,816 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,907,468.17 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1219.1703
1163.7039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GNF 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 1170.1551, compared to 1185.8662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.7111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1170.1551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1185.8662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 64.7409 GNF (High: 1218.1161 / Low: 1153.3753). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.4253 GNF (High: 1185.5432 / Low: 1174.1179).

November Spread (Volatile) ±64.7409
October Spread (Stable) ±11.4253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.5259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 1214.5481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1170.4385), the exchange rate shifted by +44.1096 (+3.77%).

2019 Avg (December) 1214.5481
2018 Avg (December) 1170.4385

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1176.0575 1156.6806 1168.3261
February 1175.9535 1161.6836 1169.0156
March 1176.1370 1160.1635 1169.8212
April 1176.5531 1161.6665 1169.7193
May 1177.8195 1163.8165 1170.5060
June 1181.1024 1163.5937 1173.5422
July 1185.4880 1169.3995 1178.4735
August 1180.3254 1151.4327 1172.9477
September 1181.5983 1164.3198 1176.5137
October 1185.5432 1174.1179 1178.5589
November 1218.1161 1153.3753 1194.1549
December 1227.7314 1204.1383 1214.5481