YEARLY HIGH
2.0510 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4601 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6471 LSL

2015 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.4601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5909 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4919 to the December average rate of 1.9435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.0510 was up 36.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5075, 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 51,274 LSL
2014 Average 34,969 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 36,502 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,772.16 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.9887
1.4467
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 1.5371, compared to 1.7571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.1980 LSL (High: 2.0510 / Low: 1.8529). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 LSL (High: 1.5119 / Low: 1.4718).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1980
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.9435) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.4829), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4606 (+31.06%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.9435
2014 Avg (December) 1.4829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5119 1.4718 1.4919
February 1.5189 1.4601 1.4947
March 1.6087 1.5023 1.5569
April 1.5741 1.5221 1.5477
May 1.5683 1.5198 1.5437
June 1.6246 1.5641 1.5875
July 1.6334 1.5778 1.6059
August 1.7167 1.6290 1.6634
September 1.8110 1.7180 1.7621
October 1.7957 1.6884 1.7419
November 1.8629 1.7749 1.8260
December 2.0510 1.8529 1.9435