2013 HKD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6957 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.4967 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5580 SCR

2013 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.6957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 1.4967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1990 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6788 to the December average rate of 1.5554, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6957 was down 12.42% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9362, 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 42,392 SCR

2012 Average 44,243 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 37,416 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,975.79 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6957

1.4921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SCR 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 1.5646, compared to 1.5515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5646

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0985 SCR (High: 1.5951 / Low: 1.4967). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SCR (High: 1.5549 / Low: 1.5409).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0985

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.6788) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7883), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1095 (-6.12%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.6788

2012 Avg (January) 1.7883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6957	1.6467	1.6788
February	1.6482	1.5903	1.6273
March	1.5951	1.4967	1.5266
April	1.5194	1.4983	1.5091
May	1.5317	1.5076	1.5179
June	1.5378	1.5190	1.5277
July	1.5568	1.5297	1.5443
August	1.5549	1.5409	1.5472
September	1.5645	1.5419	1.5519
October	1.5699	1.5474	1.5551
November	1.5722	1.5471	1.5552
December	1.5639	1.5482	1.5554