YEARLY HIGH
0.1284 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1274 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1276 USD

2019 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.1284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1275 to the December average rate of 0.1281, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1284 was up 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1281, 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 3,211 USD
2018 Average 3,190 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,184 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.79 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1282
0.1273
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 0.1275, compared to 0.1278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1275
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1277). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1274 / Low: 0.1274).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.1280) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.46%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.1280
2018 Avg (July) 0.1274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1277 0.1274 0.1275
February 0.1275 0.1274 0.1274
March 0.1274 0.1274 0.1274
April 0.1276 0.1274 0.1275
May 0.1276 0.1274 0.1274
June 0.1280 0.1275 0.1278
July 0.1284 0.1278 0.1280
August 0.1278 0.1274 0.1275
September 0.1279 0.1275 0.1276
October 0.1276 0.1275 0.1275
November 0.1279 0.1276 0.1277
December 0.1284 0.1277 0.1281