YEARLY HIGH
6.1134 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.6567 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8608 SDG

2019 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 6.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 5.6567.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4567 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0667 to the December average rate of 5.7819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.1134 was down 0.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.1156, 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 152,836 SDG
2018 Average 74,422 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 141,418 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,418.07 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.1009
5.7165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SDG 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 5.9580, compared to 5.7635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.3695 SDG (High: 6.1134 / Low: 5.7440). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 SDG (High: 6.0779 / Low: 6.0638).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3695
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.2827 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2827

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 6.0311) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.3066), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7246 (+161.48%).

2019 Avg (April) 6.0311
2018 Avg (April) 2.3066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0911 6.0385 6.0667
February 6.0779 6.0638 6.0689
March 6.0807 6.0514 6.0678
April 6.1134 5.7440 6.0311
May 5.7584 5.7365 5.7485
June 5.7789 5.7332 5.7650
July 5.7951 5.7642 5.7764
August 5.7675 5.6567 5.7509
September 5.7734 5.7115 5.7571
October 5.7604 5.7309 5.7529
November 5.7695 5.7507 5.7618
December 5.7976 5.7537 5.7819