YEARLY HIGH
5477.5005 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5363.0452 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5380.1141 IRR

2019 HKD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 5477.5005. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 5363.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.4553 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5395.6906 to the December average rate of 5394.8551, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5477.5005 was down 2.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 5592.0122, 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 136,937,513 IRR
2018 Average 129,808,071 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 134,076,131 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,861,382.32 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5398.5478
5364.2614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to IRR 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 5380.6874, compared to 5379.5408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5380.6874
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5379.5408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 111.3966 IRR (High: 5477.5005 / Low: 5366.1039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6838 IRR (High: 5372.4887 / Low: 5366.8050).

January Spread (Volatile) ±111.3966
October Spread (Stable) ±5.6838

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 28.5720 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -28.5720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5395.6906) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4609.5185), the exchange rate shifted by +786.1721 (+17.06%).

2019 Avg (January) 5395.6906
2018 Avg (January) 4609.5185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5477.5005 5366.1039 5395.6906
February 5417.5988 5363.7059 5367.1186
March 5423.4096 5363.0452 5372.7623
April 5445.3149 5363.8815 5380.6874
May 5442.3929 5363.7284 5372.9156
June 5451.2560 5368.6184 5394.9498
July 5408.1652 5379.1155 5389.6674
August 5380.4518 5365.9035 5369.8055
September 5404.4376 5367.6260 5374.9825
October 5372.4887 5366.8050 5369.2639
November 5384.0990 5372.3081 5378.6704
December 5407.1908 5377.3569 5394.8551