2019 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2960 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.3683 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.9136 JPY

2019 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 14.2960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 13.3683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9277 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8941 to the December average rate of 13.9865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.2960 was down 2.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 14.6088, 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 357,399 JPY

2018 Average 352,216 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 334,206 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,192.77 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

14.3104

13.4617

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 14.0292, compared to 13.7980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4024 JPY (High: 14.2143 / Low: 13.8119). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1326 JPY (High: 14.2960 / Low: 14.1634).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4024

April Spread (Stable) ±0.1326

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 0.3226 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 14.2397) against the same month in 2018 (average: 13.7114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5283 (+3.85%).

2019 Avg (April) 14.2397

2018 Avg (April) 13.7114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.9998	13.7119	13.8941
February	14.1867	13.9499	14.0621
March	14.2615	14.0071	14.1572
April	14.2960	14.1634	14.2397
May	14.2143	13.8119	14.0132
June	13.8727	13.7214	13.8089
July	13.9502	13.7429	13.8551
August	13.7300	13.3683	13.5324
September	13.8504	13.4941	13.7196
October	13.9012	13.6142	13.7871
November	13.9921	13.8076	13.9071
December	14.0656	13.8672	13.9865