YEARLY HIGH
146.2505 SOS
YEARLY LOW
91.0735 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.4725 SOS

2014 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 146.2505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 91.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 55.1770 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.4529 to the December average rate of 94.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 146.2505 was down 30.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 209.5452, 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 3,656,263 SOS
2013 Average 4,532,068 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,276,838 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,379,425.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

147.2739
89.4210
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 130.6275, compared to 104.3176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.3100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.6275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 104.3176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 9.4176 SOS (High: 119.0803 / Low: 109.6626). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0956 SOS (High: 110.1069 / Low: 108.0114).

July Spread (Volatile) ±9.4176
August Spread (Stable) ±2.0956

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 7.4225 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 142.4529) against the same month in 2013 (average: 206.2424), the exchange rate shifted by -63.7896 (-30.93%).

2014 Avg (January) 142.4529
2013 Avg (January) 206.2424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 146.2505 139.5442 142.4529
February 140.2165 134.6532 137.7920
March 134.7484 126.9419 131.1302
April 128.1289 125.3854 126.5029
May 126.5688 122.0530 125.1430
June 122.6402 118.6182 120.7442
July 119.0803 109.6626 116.3230
August 110.1069 108.0114 108.9005
September 108.6000 99.6224 105.9209
October 101.1979 99.0638 100.5510
November 101.9505 96.4811 99.9679
December 97.1151 91.0735 94.2420