YEARLY HIGH
27.0292 LRD
YEARLY LOW
20.0795 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.7680 LRD

2019 HKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 27.0292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 20.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9497 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2915 to the December average rate of 24.1667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 27.0292 was up 31.24% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.5954, 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 675,730 LRD
2018 Average 459,478 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 501,987 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173,743.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.5813
19.6287
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 21.7176, compared to 25.8184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.6724 LRD (High: 24.3423 / Low: 21.6699). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1045 LRD (High: 20.5882 / Low: 20.4838).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.6724
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.5050 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 25.6717) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.1508), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5208 (+27.40%).

2019 Avg (November) 25.6717
2018 Avg (November) 20.1508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5042 20.0795 20.2915
February 20.5882 20.4838 20.5216
March 20.7490 20.6052 20.6574
April 21.6681 20.7651 21.1454
May 24.3423 21.6699 22.9029
June 25.1208 24.3423 24.7868
July 25.9012 25.1187 25.6088
August 26.4880 25.8742 25.9628
September 26.6740 26.4035 26.5819
October 26.9996 26.6665 26.9186
November 27.0292 24.6527 25.6717
December 24.5126 24.0552 24.1667