2026 HKD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.7439 SOS

YEARLY LOW

72.4057 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.9345 SOS

2026 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 73.7439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 72.4057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3382 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73.2074 to the December average rate of 72.7402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 73.7439 was down 4.69% compared to the 2025 peak of 77.3738, 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 1,843,598 SOS

2025 Average 1,832,387 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,810,143 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,455.25 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

73.2541

72.6934

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 72.9808, compared to 72.7956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1852 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.9808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1455 SOS (High: 73.7439 / Low: 72.5985). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1762 SOS (High: 72.9914 / Low: 72.8151).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1455

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1762

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2206 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 73.2074) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.4273), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2199 (-0.30%).

2026 Avg (January) 73.2074

2025 Avg (January) 73.4273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.7439	72.5985	73.2074
February	73.6411	72.7279	72.9868
March	73.1466	72.5419	72.9218
April	73.2814	72.7497	72.9471
May	72.9914	72.8151	72.9022
June	73.0217	72.7984	72.9194
July	73.0398	72.4057	72.8511
August	72.9097	72.6519	72.7402