YEARLY HIGH
209.5452 SOS
YEARLY LOW
144.5080 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
181.4286 SOS

2013 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 209.5452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 144.5080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.0372 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 206.2424 to the December average rate of 150.3503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 209.5452 was down 0.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 211.2040, 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 5,238,630 SOS
2012 Average 5,225,714 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 3,612,699 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625,930.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

211.8317
144.7611
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 198.7854, compared to 164.0718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.7136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 198.7854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 164.0718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 10.4918 SOS (High: 154.9997 / Low: 144.5080). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6179 SOS (High: 207.2978 / Low: 204.6799).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.4918
January Spread (Stable) ±2.6179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.7474 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 204.8451) against the same month in 2012 (average: 209.4207), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5756 (-2.18%).

2013 Avg (March) 204.8451
2012 Avg (March) 209.4207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 207.2978 204.6799 206.2424
February 208.8164 201.8822 205.4810
March 209.5452 200.8656 204.8451
April 202.8531 195.7709 199.6211
May 195.6583 187.8569 191.8737
June 189.3250 180.8116 184.6488
July 180.7923 176.5771 179.0710
August 177.4363 168.3757 172.3567
September 168.2577 162.6898 165.1504
October 162.5031 158.5989 160.1296
November 158.5446 154.8495 157.3725
December 154.9997 144.5080 150.3503