YEARLY HIGH
196.4586 LBP
YEARLY LOW
189.6183 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
192.7574 LBP

2019 HKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 196.4586. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 189.6183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8402 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.4369 to the December average rate of 193.8116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 196.4586 was up 0.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 195.3086, 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 4,911,464 LBP
2018 Average 4,825,388 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,740,458 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171,005.66 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

193.9669
192.1036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LBP 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 192.4702, compared to 193.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.4702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 193.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.4681 LBP (High: 196.4586 / Low: 191.9904). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5251 LBP (High: 192.6540 / Low: 192.1289).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4681
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8812 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 192.4942) against the same month in 2018 (average: 192.8138), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3195 (-0.17%).

2019 Avg (May) 192.4942
2018 Avg (May) 192.8138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.9873 191.2956 192.4369
February 192.6540 192.1289 192.3074
March 192.5955 191.7827 192.2588
April 192.9005 191.8961 192.4324
May 196.4586 191.9904 192.4942
June 193.4050 192.0566 192.8917
July 194.7555 192.5792 193.3958
August 193.4761 189.6183 192.5146
September 193.2868 191.3415 192.6428
October 193.2726 192.0760 192.7319
November 193.4874 192.7960 193.1706
December 195.2785 192.8805 193.8116