YEARLY HIGH
0.0498 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0425 HKD

2019 LRD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0493 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0498 was down 22.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0644, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 249 HKD
2018 Average 274 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 185 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0505
0.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0463, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0051 HKD (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0411). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0488 / Low: 0.0486).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0493) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0616), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0124 (-20.05%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0493
2018 Avg (January) 0.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0498 0.0488 0.0493
February 0.0488 0.0486 0.0487
March 0.0485 0.0482 0.0484
April 0.0482 0.0462 0.0473
May 0.0461 0.0411 0.0437
June 0.0411 0.0398 0.0403
July 0.0398 0.0386 0.0391
August 0.0386 0.0378 0.0385
September 0.0379 0.0375 0.0376
October 0.0375 0.0370 0.0371
November 0.0406 0.0370 0.0390
December 0.0416 0.0408 0.0414