YEARLY HIGH
1.9246 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6135 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7320 SCR

2022 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.9246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 1.6135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3111 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7678 to the December average rate of 1.7161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.9246 was down 31.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7983, 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 48,115 SCR
2021 Average 51,922 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 40,338 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,776.85 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.8585
1.6610
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 1.7611, compared to 1.7029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.2533 SCR (High: 1.9246 / Low: 1.6713). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SCR (High: 1.8437 / Low: 1.8402).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2533
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.7678) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.7382), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9704 (-35.44%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.7678
2021 Avg (January) 2.7382

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9246 1.6713 1.7678
February 1.8587 1.6631 1.7566
March 1.8437 1.8402 1.8421
April 1.8494 1.6596 1.8138
May 1.8077 1.6232 1.6775
June 1.8268 1.6324 1.7086
July 1.8193 1.6304 1.6895
August 1.7618 1.6302 1.6911
September 1.8272 1.6200 1.7093
October 1.7641 1.6565 1.7011
November 1.7584 1.6135 1.7105
December 1.8189 1.6593 1.7161