YEARLY HIGH
75.1455 SOS
YEARLY LOW
71.0713 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.4891 SOS

2022 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 75.1455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 71.0713.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0741 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6543 to the December average rate of 73.0315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 75.1455 was down 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 75.5827, 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 1,878,637 SOS
2021 Average 1,869,063 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,776,784 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101,853.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

74.8823
72.1460
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 74.2325, compared to 72.7458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.2325
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 2.4011 SOS (High: 74.5226 / Low: 72.1215). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4372 SOS (High: 73.2706 / Low: 72.8334).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4011
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.6086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 74.6543) against the same month in 2021 (average: 74.9402), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2859 (-0.38%).

2022 Avg (January) 74.6543
2021 Avg (January) 74.9402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.1455 73.8241 74.6543
February 75.1139 73.5451 74.5501
March 74.9426 74.1018 74.3559
April 74.5495 73.6738 73.9197
May 74.3544 73.6487 73.9458
June 74.4667 73.6835 73.9693
July 74.5226 72.1215 73.3830
August 74.0750 72.3904 72.7743
September 73.0367 71.5765 72.3741
October 72.7341 71.6110 72.3969
November 72.8798 71.0713 72.5148
December 73.2706 72.8334 73.0315