YEARLY HIGH
10.4842 LRD
YEARLY LOW
9.3539 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.8815 LRD

2013 HKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 10.4842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.3539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1303 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5450 to the December average rate of 10.4211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.4842 was up 8.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.6932, 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 262,105 LRD
2012 Average 237,492 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 233,848 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,257.07 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.5087
9.4574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LRD 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 9.6074, compared to 10.1555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.4223 LRD (High: 10.1202 / Low: 9.6979). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0633 LRD (High: 9.6267 / Low: 9.5634).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4223
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0633

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.4211) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.4314), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9898 (+10.49%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.4211
2012 Avg (December) 9.4314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.6038 9.3539 9.5450
February 9.6267 9.5634 9.5850
March 9.6064 9.5085 9.5802
April 9.6556 9.5629 9.5979
May 9.7568 9.5640 9.6393
June 9.9055 9.5870 9.6969
July 9.7890 9.6050 9.6837
August 10.1202 9.6979 9.9674
September 10.2090 9.8574 10.1272
October 10.4389 10.1402 10.3367
November 10.4532 10.3430 10.3971
December 10.4842 10.3806 10.4211