2013 HKD to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2456 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2223 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2310 TOP

2013 HKD to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 0.2456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.2223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2237 to the December average rate of 0.2396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2456 was up 5.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2328, 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 6,140 TOP

2012 Average 5,602 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,559 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.98 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2412

0.2213

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to TOP 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 0.2253, compared to 0.2366 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2253

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2366

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0151 TOP (High: 0.2394 / Low: 0.2243). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 TOP (High: 0.2243 / Low: 0.2225).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.2370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+5.46%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.2370

2012 Avg (September) 0.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2248	0.2224	0.2237
February	0.2243	0.2225	0.2230
March	0.2267	0.2223	0.2253
April	0.2256	0.2225	0.2243
May	0.2278	0.2243	0.2253
June	0.2394	0.2243	0.2304
July	0.2403	0.2363	0.2379
August	0.2399	0.2364	0.2387
September	0.2456	0.2322	0.2370
October	0.2348	0.2306	0.2326
November	0.2397	0.2300	0.2340
December	0.2400	0.2379	0.2396