YEARLY HIGH
2595.9205 STD
YEARLY LOW
2264.6873 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2382.2251 STD

2014 HKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2595.9205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 2264.6873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 331.2332 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2320.9763 to the December average rate of 2566.8705, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2595.9205 was up 5.16% compared to the 2013 peak of 2468.4396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,898,012 STD
2013 Average 59,547,408 STD
Yearly Trough Low 56,617,181 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,280,830.34 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2595.1287
2256.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to STD 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 2306.2423, compared to 2458.2079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 151.9656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2306.2423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2458.2079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 84.0907 STD (High: 2490.9175 / Low: 2406.8268). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 20.2502 STD (High: 2336.6186 / Low: 2316.3685).

September Spread (Volatile) ±84.0907
June Spread (Stable) ±20.2502

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 30.3989 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.3989

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2566.8705) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2311.7413), the exchange rate shifted by +255.1292 (+11.04%).

2014 Avg (December) 2566.8705
2013 Avg (December) 2311.7413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2337.5901 2297.4397 2320.9763
February 2340.3667 2275.0834 2314.6872
March 2302.5875 2264.6873 2284.2883
April 2307.4934 2277.7294 2289.7638
May 2323.9276 2265.1435 2302.5859
June 2336.6186 2316.3685 2325.1523
July 2360.2868 2307.4952 2331.2789
August 2404.4328 2356.8647 2373.8286
September 2490.9175 2406.8268 2449.3478
October 2518.4986 2468.6973 2492.8963
November 2548.3709 2513.7184 2535.0254
December 2595.9205 2528.3799 2566.8705