2019 LSL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5898 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5081 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5431 HKD

2019 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.5898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.5081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5648 to the December average rate of 0.5416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5898 was down 12.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6778, 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 2,949 HKD

2018 Average 2,981 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,540 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.64 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5747

0.5139

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 0.5528, compared to 0.5333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5528

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0470 HKD (High: 0.5883 / Low: 0.5413). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 HKD (High: 0.5639 / Low: 0.5495).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.5697) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0914 (-13.82%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.5697

2018 Avg (February) 0.6611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5883	0.5413	0.5648
February	0.5898	0.5567	0.5697
March	0.5610	0.5351	0.5467
April	0.5622	0.5428	0.5545
May	0.5525	0.5356	0.5447
June	0.5527	0.5217	0.5365
July	0.5639	0.5495	0.5561
August	0.5507	0.5081	0.5190
September	0.5353	0.5142	0.5275
October	0.5389	0.5136	0.5264
November	0.5357	0.5185	0.5293
December	0.5554	0.5283	0.5416