YEARLY HIGH
0.3474 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3225 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3352 LTL

2013 HKD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 0.3474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.3225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3350 to the December average rate of 0.3250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3474 was down 5.70% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3684, 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 8,684 LTL
2012 Average 8,661 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 8,063 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.55 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3451
0.3232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LTL 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 0.3389, compared to 0.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0073 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3389
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0142 LTL (High: 0.3404 / Low: 0.3262). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 LTL (High: 0.3368 / Low: 0.3323).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.3432) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+1.89%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.3432
2012 Avg (March) 0.3369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3409 0.3280 0.3350
February 0.3404 0.3262 0.3333
March 0.3474 0.3401 0.3432
April 0.3470 0.3382 0.3415
May 0.3464 0.3380 0.3427
June 0.3424 0.3326 0.3377
July 0.3473 0.3351 0.3403
August 0.3368 0.3323 0.3343
September 0.3391 0.3292 0.3334
October 0.3293 0.3225 0.3265
November 0.3332 0.3275 0.3301
December 0.3286 0.3230 0.3250