YEARLY HIGH
1.0782 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.0125 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0608 HKD

2014 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0125.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0754 to the December average rate of 1.0250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0782 was down 2.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,391 HKD
2013 Average 5,421 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,062 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.64 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0805
1.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0678, compared to 1.0538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0141 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0274 HKD (High: 1.0399 / Low: 1.0125). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 HKD (High: 1.0687 / Low: 1.0669).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.0754) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0928), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-1.59%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.0754
2013 Avg (January) 1.0928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0782 1.0669 1.0754
February 1.0706 1.0661 1.0678
March 1.0687 1.0669 1.0679
April 1.0677 1.0623 1.0659
May 1.0642 1.0554 1.0611
June 1.0741 1.0603 1.0690
July 1.0740 1.0672 1.0711
August 1.0740 1.0665 1.0715
September 1.0739 1.0507 1.0623
October 1.0539 1.0464 1.0504
November 1.0518 1.0362 1.0423
December 1.0399 1.0125 1.0250