YEARLY HIGH
210.4994 SOS
YEARLY LOW
202.7517 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
207.3725 SOS

2011 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 210.4994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 202.7517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7476 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 205.8686 to the December average rate of 208.6028, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 210.4994 was up 0.66% compared to the 2010 peak of 209.1100, 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 5,262,484 SOS
2010 Average 5,014,757 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,068,794 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,690.34 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

209.9075
205.2094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 205.9421, compared to 208.8029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8608 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 205.9421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 208.8029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 7.7476 SOS (High: 210.4994 / Low: 202.7517). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5593 SOS (High: 206.2428 / Low: 205.6835).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.7476
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.9354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 208.6028) against the same month in 2010 (average: 206.0923), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5105 (+1.22%).

2011 Avg (December) 208.6028
2010 Avg (December) 206.0923

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.5852 205.2435 205.8686
February 206.2978 204.7486 205.6009
March 206.1252 205.1356 205.6573
April 206.2428 205.6835 205.8822
May 206.0359 204.8661 205.6409
June 207.6406 205.7891 207.0028
July 209.9280 203.4369 208.9139
August 210.0193 208.9967 209.5160
September 209.4059 207.7937 208.5806
October 209.2286 207.8903 208.5513
November 209.2726 207.7982 208.6526
December 210.4994 202.7517 208.6028