YEARLY HIGH
0.4298 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3822 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4061 MYR

2013 HKD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 0.4298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.3822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0476 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3917 to the December average rate of 0.4195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4298 was up 4.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4123, 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 10,745 MYR
2012 Average 9,951 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 9,556 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,189.18 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4258
0.3857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MYR 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 0.3964, compared to 0.4158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3964
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0206 MYR (High: 0.4285 / Low: 0.4079). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 MYR (High: 0.4009 / Low: 0.3985).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.4225) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0207 (+5.15%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.4225
2012 Avg (August) 0.4018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3999 0.3883 0.3917
February 0.4009 0.3985 0.3995
March 0.4036 0.3989 0.4006
April 0.3984 0.3905 0.3926
May 0.3979 0.3822 0.3891
June 0.4151 0.3972 0.4048
July 0.4181 0.4082 0.4115
August 0.4298 0.4168 0.4225
September 0.4285 0.4079 0.4195
October 0.4172 0.4046 0.4093
November 0.4164 0.4088 0.4125
December 0.4251 0.4137 0.4195