YEARLY HIGH
73.6026 SOS
YEARLY LOW
71.4071 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.7191 SOS

2023 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 73.6026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 71.4071.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1955 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7218 to the December average rate of 73.2106, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 73.6026 was down 2.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 75.1455, 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 1,840,065 SOS
2022 Average 1,837,091 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,785,177 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,887.40 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

73.2950
72.2818
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 72.5147, compared to 72.9234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.5147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.9234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.3112 SOS (High: 73.1231 / Low: 71.8119). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4946 SOS (High: 73.1358 / Low: 72.6412).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3112
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2528 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 73.2106) against the same month in 2022 (average: 73.0315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1790 (+0.25%).

2023 Avg (December) 73.2106
2022 Avg (December) 73.0315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.9432 72.4474 72.7218
February 73.1231 71.8119 72.4690
March 72.5015 71.4071 72.3662
April 72.5295 71.8471 72.3720
May 72.7275 72.2186 72.5501
June 72.8019 72.1522 72.6090
July 73.0309 72.1810 72.7542
August 73.1250 72.3732 72.7270
September 73.1318 72.6061 72.8112
October 73.1358 72.6412 72.9542
November 73.3504 72.4342 73.0834
December 73.6026 73.0902 73.2106