2019 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

155.2198 KRW

YEARLY LOW

141.5304 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

148.6824 KRW

2019 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 155.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 141.5304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.6894 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.9345 to the December average rate of 150.1773, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 155.2198 was up 6.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 145.8837, 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 3,880,495 KRW

2018 Average 3,510,507 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,538,261 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,234.48 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

155.4767

141.7943

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 146.0733, compared to 151.2914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.2181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.0733

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 151.2914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 5.0152 KRW (High: 153.5809 / Low: 148.5657). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7152 KRW (High: 145.1623 / Low: 143.4471).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.0152

March Spread (Stable) ±1.7152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.8655 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8655

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 154.3365) against the same month in 2018 (average: 142.8454), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4911 (+8.04%).

2019 Avg (August) 154.3365

2018 Avg (August) 142.8454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	144.4643	141.5304	142.9345
February	143.9066	142.0771	143.0796
March	145.1623	143.4471	144.3083
April	148.3957	144.3146	145.6289
May	152.2170	148.4140	150.6579
June	151.6794	147.6773	149.8308
July	151.6847	148.5679	150.6997
August	155.2198	152.7552	154.3365
September	154.7760	150.7716	152.4710
October	153.5809	148.5657	150.8039
November	150.9551	147.5547	149.2598
December	152.2503	148.2612	150.1773