YEARLY HIGH
153.7460 KRW
YEARLY LOW
134.6931 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.2704 KRW

2011 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 153.7460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 134.6931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.0529 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.8505 to the December average rate of 147.6492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 153.7460 was down 4.15% compared to the 2010 peak of 160.4016, 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 3,843,650 KRW
2010 Average 3,721,417 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,367,328 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476,321.62 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

149.3400
134.5954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 141.4593, compared to 143.0816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.4593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.0816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 15.2652 KRW (High: 151.7863 / Low: 136.5211). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1919 KRW (High: 137.0297 / Low: 134.8377).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.2652
July Spread (Stable) ±2.1919

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.2500 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 148.1112) against the same month in 2010 (average: 144.7106), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4006 (+2.35%).

2011 Avg (October) 148.1112
2010 Avg (October) 144.7106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.2538 142.8343 143.8505
February 145.3461 141.6645 143.3978
March 145.7173 140.8870 143.7056
April 140.4410 137.5931 139.4555
May 141.6050 137.3277 139.4756
June 139.7265 137.1836 138.8709
July 137.0297 134.8377 135.8241
August 139.4755 134.6931 137.9031
September 151.7863 136.5211 143.1965
October 153.7460 142.1567 148.1112
November 149.3356 143.0256 145.8053
December 150.8875 144.9996 147.6492