YEARLY HIGH
8.9461 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.7451 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8283 KGS

2019 HKD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 8.9461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 8.7451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2010 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7617 to the December average rate of 8.9239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.9461 was up 0.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.8883, 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 223,652 KGS
2018 Average 218,292 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 218,627 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,025.38 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.9412
8.7332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KGS 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 8.7598, compared to 8.8968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.1416 KGS (High: 8.8972 / Low: 8.7556). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 KGS (High: 8.7529 / Low: 8.7467).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.9239) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.7839), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1400 (+1.59%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.9239
2018 Avg (December) 8.7839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7735 8.7522 8.7617
February 8.7557 8.7451 8.7511
March 8.7529 8.7467 8.7505
April 8.7679 8.7500 8.7560
May 8.7647 8.7527 8.7548
June 8.8972 8.7556 8.7846
July 8.9310 8.8837 8.9050
August 8.8974 8.8731 8.8818
September 8.9088 8.8761 8.8891
October 8.8876 8.8737 8.8820
November 8.9089 8.8870 8.8989
December 8.9461 8.8977 8.9239