YEARLY HIGH
7.8501 HKD
YEARLY LOW
7.7893 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8292 HKD

2023 USD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the USD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 7.8501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 7.7893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8202 to the December average rate of 7.8095, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 7.8501 was down 0.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.8510, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39,250 HKD
2022 Average 39,154 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 38,946 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304.00 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

7.8538
7.8023
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 7.8392, compared to 7.8193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0528 HKD (High: 7.8469 / Low: 7.7942). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 HKD (High: 7.8499 / Low: 7.8470).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0528
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 7.8489) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.8235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+0.32%).

2023 Avg (March) 7.8489
2022 Avg (March) 7.8235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8399 7.8026 7.8202
February 7.8499 7.8342 7.8470
March 7.8501 7.8427 7.8489
April 7.8499 7.8470 7.8495
May 7.8499 7.8163 7.8370
June 7.8433 7.8175 7.8323
July 7.8373 7.7968 7.8174
August 7.8469 7.7942 7.8266
September 7.8441 7.8167 7.8301
October 7.8327 7.8177 7.8253
November 7.8255 7.7893 7.8066
December 7.8190 7.7959 7.8095