YEARLY HIGH
0.0895 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0736 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0796 HKD

2013 JPY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the JPY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0870 to the December average rate of 0.0748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0895 was down 12.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 44,761 HKD
2012 Average 48,612 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 36,820 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,941.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0882
0.0736
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY to HKD 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 0.0813, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was April, with a trading range of 0.0054 HKD (High: 0.0833 / Low: 0.0779). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 HKD (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0785).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.0870) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-13.76%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.0870
2012 Avg (January) 0.1009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0895 0.0848 0.0870
February 0.0843 0.0827 0.0833
March 0.0832 0.0805 0.0819
April 0.0833 0.0779 0.0793
May 0.0797 0.0754 0.0769
June 0.0824 0.0772 0.0796
July 0.0793 0.0765 0.0778
August 0.0805 0.0783 0.0793
September 0.0790 0.0774 0.0782
October 0.0801 0.0785 0.0793
November 0.0789 0.0757 0.0775
December 0.0761 0.0736 0.0748