2022 HKD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3426 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8551 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0884 LSL

2022 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 4, valuing the pair at 2.3426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.8551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4876 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9872 to the December average rate of 2.2169, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.3426 was up 12.51% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0821, 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 58,566 LSL

2021 Average 47,540 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 46,376 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,189.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.3461

1.8722

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 1.9682, compared to 2.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1777 LSL (High: 2.0364 / Low: 1.8587). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0680 LSL (High: 1.9899 / Low: 1.9219).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1777

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 2.2366) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2466 (+12.39%).

2022 Avg (November) 2.2366

2021 Avg (November) 1.9900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0547	1.9401	1.9872
February	1.9899	1.9219	1.9524
March	1.9777	1.8551	1.9184
April	2.0364	1.8587	1.9117
May	2.0681	1.9697	2.0281
June	2.0709	1.9536	2.0115
July	2.1900	2.0178	2.1308
August	2.1735	2.0657	2.1288
September	2.3033	2.1675	2.2324
October	2.3404	2.2695	2.3067
November	2.3426	2.1721	2.2366
December	2.2699	2.1770	2.2169