YEARLY HIGH
0.1290 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1286 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1289 USD

2013 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.1286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1290 to the December average rate of 0.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1290 was down 0.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1292, 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 3,225 USD
2012 Average 3,223 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,216 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.25 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1290
0.1288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to USD 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 0.1289, compared to 0.1290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1288 / Low: 0.1286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1290).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.1290) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1288), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.13%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.1290
2012 Avg (January) 0.1288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1290 0.1289 0.1290
February 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
March 0.1290 0.1288 0.1289
April 0.1288 0.1286 0.1288
May 0.1289 0.1288 0.1288
June 0.1289 0.1288 0.1289
July 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
August 0.1290 0.1289 0.1289
September 0.1290 0.1289 0.1290
October 0.1290 0.1290 0.1290
November 0.1290 0.1290 0.1290
December 0.1290 0.1289 0.1290