2019 HKD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

74.7547 SOS

YEARLY LOW

72.5375 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

74.0022 SOS

2019 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 74.7547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 72.5375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2172 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0078 to the December average rate of 74.2920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 74.7547 was down 0.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 75.2058, 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 1,868,868 SOS

2018 Average 1,846,359 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,813,437 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,430.93 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

74.3462

73.6955

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 73.9777, compared to 74.0267 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.9777

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.0267

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.5484 SOS (High: 74.0859 / Low: 72.5375). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4188 SOS (High: 74.1071 / Low: 73.6883).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.5484

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5422 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 74.2920) against the same month in 2018 (average: 73.6802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6117 (+0.83%).

2019 Avg (July) 74.2920

2018 Avg (July) 73.6802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	74.6226	73.3844	74.0078
February	74.1071	73.6883	73.8488
March	74.4601	73.5711	73.8998
April	74.0604	73.5734	73.8761
May	74.5046	73.5643	74.0118
June	74.7071	73.7618	74.2218
July	74.7547	73.9332	74.2920
August	74.0859	72.5375	73.7498
September	74.2381	73.1125	73.9235
October	74.2532	73.4944	73.9009
November	74.2317	73.7493	74.0018
December	74.6041	73.8817	74.2920