YEARLY HIGH
190.3197 KRW
YEARLY LOW
163.9670 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
174.7839 KRW

2024 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 190.3197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 163.9670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.3527 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.4743 to the December average rate of 185.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 190.3197 was up 9.61% compared to the 2023 peak of 173.6405, 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 4,757,993 KRW
2023 Average 4,171,124 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 4,099,176 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 658,817.02 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

186.9281
167.8876
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 172.7637, compared to 176.8040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.0403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 172.7637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 176.8040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 10.9805 KRW (High: 190.3197 / Low: 179.3393). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1769 KRW (High: 171.5249 / Low: 169.3480).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.9805
February Spread (Stable) ±2.1769

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.8441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 185.3414) against the same month in 2023 (average: 166.6459), the exchange rate shifted by +18.6955 (+11.22%).

2024 Avg (December) 185.3414
2023 Avg (December) 166.6459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 171.9681 163.9670 169.4743
February 171.5249 169.3480 170.3610
March 172.6205 167.6625 170.3191
April 177.7065 171.8620 174.9400
May 176.9057 172.7071 174.6043
June 178.5318 174.8541 176.8837
July 177.9596 175.2171 177.0049
August 176.6363 169.9327 173.1608
September 172.4138 168.5587 170.7174
October 178.7731 170.6695 175.2954
November 181.0626 176.7721 179.3044
December 190.3197 179.3393 185.3414