YEARLY HIGH
155.2418 KRW
YEARLY LOW
137.9485 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.9545 KRW

2015 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 155.2418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 137.9485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.2933 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.4611 to the December average rate of 151.3341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 155.2418 was up 7.55% compared to the 2014 peak of 144.3505, 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 3,881,046 KRW
2014 Average 3,395,844 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,448,712 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432,333.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

154.3528
138.8223
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 141.7651, compared to 150.1439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.3787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.7651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.1439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 6.8635 KRW (High: 152.4100 / Low: 145.5465). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8207 KRW (High: 143.2586 / Low: 140.4379).

October Spread (Volatile) ±6.8635
February Spread (Stable) ±2.8207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.2242 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 153.0586) against the same month in 2014 (average: 133.5592), the exchange rate shifted by +19.4994 (+14.60%).

2015 Avg (September) 153.0586
2014 Avg (September) 133.5592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 142.9738 139.0406 140.4611
February 143.2586 140.4379 141.9799
March 146.1248 141.6638 143.5073
April 142.2889 137.9485 140.1165
May 143.3639 138.9327 140.8775
June 144.8949 141.9645 143.6485
July 150.9251 144.4897 147.7137
August 154.2525 149.9178 152.0042
September 155.2418 150.6382 153.0586
October 152.4100 145.5465 147.8344
November 151.1350 146.2404 148.9183
December 152.6550 149.3035 151.3341