2013 LSL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9150 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.7394 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8070 HKD

2013 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.7394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1756 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8846 to the December average rate of 0.7481, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9150 was down 11.40% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,575 HKD

2012 Average 4,734 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 3,697 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 877.86 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8983

0.7344

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.8439, compared to 0.7702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8439

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0945 HKD (High: 0.8676 / Low: 0.7732). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 HKD (High: 0.8811 / Low: 0.8657).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8846) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9689), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0843 (-8.70%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8846

2012 Avg (January) 0.9689

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9150	0.8602	0.8846
February	0.8811	0.8657	0.8724
March	0.8599	0.8317	0.8452
April	0.8723	0.8404	0.8530
May	0.8676	0.7732	0.8334
June	0.7903	0.7586	0.7748
July	0.7970	0.7608	0.7822
August	0.7912	0.7478	0.7710
September	0.8008	0.7529	0.7765
October	0.7942	0.7683	0.7830
November	0.7695	0.7478	0.7602
December	0.7598	0.7394	0.7481