YEARLY HIGH
0.1768 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1636 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1707 HKD

2019 SDG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.1636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1648 to the December average rate of 0.1730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1768 was down 84.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 884 HKD
2018 Average 2,198 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 818 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1749
0.1639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1679, compared to 0.1735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0105 HKD (High: 0.1741 / Low: 0.1636). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1645).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1739) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2617 (-60.08%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1739
2018 Avg (August) 0.4356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1656 0.1642 0.1648
February 0.1649 0.1645 0.1648
March 0.1653 0.1645 0.1648
April 0.1741 0.1636 0.1659
May 0.1743 0.1737 0.1740
June 0.1744 0.1730 0.1735
July 0.1735 0.1726 0.1731
August 0.1768 0.1734 0.1739
September 0.1751 0.1732 0.1737
October 0.1745 0.1736 0.1738
November 0.1739 0.1733 0.1736
December 0.1738 0.1725 0.1730