YEARLY HIGH
1.9498 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.6765 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7700 SCR

2026 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 1.9498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 1.6765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2733 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8050 to the December average rate of 1.7280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9498 was down 0.53% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9602, 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 48,744 SCR
2025 Average 45,878 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41,912 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,832.14 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8332
1.7184
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 1.7823, compared to 1.7334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0489 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7823
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.2495 SCR (High: 1.9306 / Low: 1.6811). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 SCR (High: 1.7540 / Low: 1.7309).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2495
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 1.8094) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0365 (-1.98%).

2026 Avg (March) 1.8094
2025 Avg (March) 1.8459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9326 1.7107 1.8050
February 1.9306 1.6811 1.7681
March 1.9498 1.7101 1.8094
April 1.9389 1.7447 1.8236
May 1.7540 1.7309 1.7425
June 1.7937 1.6765 1.7450
July 1.8561 1.6986 1.7388
August 1.7562 1.7100 1.7280