YEARLY HIGH
10.9922 HKD
YEARLY LOW
10.6835 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8443 HKD

2019 XDR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 10.9922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 10.6835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3087 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9542 to the December average rate of 10.7630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.9922 was down 4.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.4558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,961 HKD
2018 Average 55,557 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 53,417 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,543.68 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.9773
10.7006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.9270, compared to 10.7615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.1252 HKD (High: 10.8101 / Low: 10.6849). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0469 HKD (High: 10.9749 / Low: 10.9280).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1252
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0918 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0918

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 10.9542) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.2449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2906 (-2.58%).

2019 Avg (January) 10.9542
2018 Avg (January) 11.2449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9922 10.9121 10.9542
February 10.9854 10.9221 10.9514
March 10.9749 10.9280 10.9506
April 10.9403 10.8896 10.9223
May 10.9224 10.8682 10.8988
June 10.9091 10.8577 10.8849
July 10.8452 10.7575 10.7931
August 10.7961 10.7251 10.7639
September 10.7471 10.6835 10.7236
October 10.8101 10.6849 10.7610
November 10.8158 10.7438 10.7645
December 10.7952 10.7184 10.7630