YEARLY HIGH
1.0952 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8452 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9304 LSL

2011 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 1.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.8452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2500 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8878 to the December average rate of 1.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0952 was up 7.57% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0181, 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 27,380 LSL
2010 Average 23,561 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 21,131 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,249.08 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0710
0.8486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LSL 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 0.8862, compared to 0.9745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1160 LSL (High: 1.0156 / Low: 0.8996). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 LSL (High: 0.8803 / Low: 0.8630).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1160
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0347 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.0468) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8975), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1493 (+16.64%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.0468
2010 Avg (November) 0.8975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9217 0.8497 0.8878
February 0.9368 0.8952 0.9229
March 0.9084 0.8745 0.8882
April 0.8835 0.8550 0.8671
May 0.9021 0.8452 0.8804
June 0.8803 0.8630 0.8708
July 0.8892 0.8606 0.8713
August 0.9306 0.8570 0.9077
September 1.0156 0.8996 0.9531
October 1.0394 0.9965 1.0158
November 1.0952 1.0133 1.0468
December 1.0796 1.0325 1.0525