YEARLY HIGH
6.1852 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.4561 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8400 HKD

2021 AUD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 6.1852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 5.4561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7290 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9826 to the December average rate of 5.5794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.1852 was up 3.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.9695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,926 HKD
2020 Average 26,784 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 27,281 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,645.25 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.0702
5.5348
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 5.9855, compared to 5.6946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.2984 HKD (High: 5.8535 / Low: 5.5551). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1197 HKD (High: 6.1027 / Low: 5.9830).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2984
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1579 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 6.0145) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8343 (+16.11%).

2021 Avg (February) 6.0145
2020 Avg (February) 5.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0599 5.9089 5.9826
February 6.1852 5.8926 6.0145
March 6.0697 5.8972 5.9829
April 6.0558 5.9183 5.9799
May 6.1027 5.9830 6.0256
June 6.0185 5.8048 5.9274
July 5.8575 5.7018 5.7694
August 5.7569 5.5548 5.6825
September 5.7948 5.5882 5.6951
October 5.8580 5.6544 5.7591
November 5.8535 5.5551 5.6819
December 5.6635 5.4561 5.5794