YEARLY HIGH
0.5745 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.4533 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5035 MYR

2015 HKD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the HKD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 0.5745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4614 to the December average rate of 0.5522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5745 was up 27.21% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.4516, 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 14,361 MYR
2014 Average 10,551 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 11,333 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,028.12 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5658
0.4519
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 0.4693, compared to 0.5377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0525 MYR (High: 0.5462 / Low: 0.4937). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 MYR (High: 0.4937 / Low: 0.4852).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0525
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.5558) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1408 (+33.93%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.5558
2014 Avg (September) 0.4150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4687 0.4533 0.4614
February 0.4702 0.4579 0.4641
March 0.4792 0.4660 0.4746
April 0.4771 0.4568 0.4683
May 0.4722 0.4596 0.4645
June 0.4872 0.4747 0.4827
July 0.4937 0.4852 0.4904
August 0.5462 0.4937 0.5224
September 0.5745 0.5409 0.5558
October 0.5704 0.5329 0.5489
November 0.5670 0.5442 0.5563
December 0.5594 0.5415 0.5522