YEARLY HIGH
15.6230 JPY
YEARLY LOW
13.0394 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.6548 JPY

2014 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 7, valuing the pair at 15.6230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 13.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5835 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3967 to the December average rate of 15.4147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 15.6230 was up 15.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 13.5797, 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 390,574 JPY
2013 Average 314,775 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 325,986 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,588.23 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.6435
12.8978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to JPY 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 13.2101, compared to 14.0994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.0994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.8711 JPY (High: 15.3199 / Low: 14.4488). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1303 JPY (High: 13.2003 / Low: 13.0700).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8711
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2315 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.4147) against the same month in 2013 (average: 13.3613), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0534 (+15.37%).

2014 Avg (December) 15.4147
2013 Avg (December) 13.3613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.5787 13.1480 13.3967
February 13.2214 13.0394 13.1652
March 13.3063 13.0528 13.1838
April 13.3933 13.0948 13.2154
May 13.2003 13.0700 13.1366
June 13.2397 13.0753 13.1632
July 13.2541 13.0636 13.1266
August 13.4393 13.1601 13.2881
September 14.1146 13.4554 13.8556
October 14.3998 13.6848 13.9278
November 15.3199 14.4488 14.9838
December 15.6230 15.0678 15.4147