2013 SCR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6682 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5897 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6424 HKD

2013 SCR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SCR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.6682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.5897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0784 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5957 to the December average rate of 0.6429, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6682 was up 11.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6018, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,341 HKD

2012 Average 2,830 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,949 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.12 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6694

0.5890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.6403, compared to 0.6445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6403

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0412 HKD (High: 0.6682 / Low: 0.6269). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 HKD (High: 0.6490 / Low: 0.6431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.6553) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1046 (+18.99%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.6553

2012 Avg (March) 0.5507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6073	0.5897	0.5957
February	0.6288	0.6067	0.6146
March	0.6682	0.6269	0.6553
April	0.6674	0.6581	0.6627
May	0.6633	0.6529	0.6588
June	0.6583	0.6503	0.6546
July	0.6537	0.6423	0.6476
August	0.6490	0.6431	0.6463
September	0.6485	0.6392	0.6444
October	0.6462	0.6370	0.6431
November	0.6464	0.6361	0.6430
December	0.6459	0.6394	0.6429