YEARLY HIGH
4.8689 HKD
YEARLY LOW
4.2350 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5264 HKD

2020 BGN to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.8689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 4.2350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6338 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4129 to the December average rate of 4.8239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.8689 was up 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,344 HKD
2019 Average 22,423 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 21,175 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,169.20 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.8756
4.2556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.3726, compared to 4.6802 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6802

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2928 HKD (High: 4.5279 / Low: 4.2350). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0809 HKD (High: 4.7021 / Low: 4.6212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2928
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0809

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0823 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0823

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.8239) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3900 (+8.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.8239
2019 Avg (December) 4.4340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4685 4.3770 4.4129
February 4.4032 4.2911 4.3411
March 4.5279 4.2350 4.3895
April 4.3534 4.2696 4.3073
May 4.4026 4.2800 4.3255
June 4.5053 4.4127 4.4595
July 4.6942 4.4537 4.5414
August 4.7345 4.6524 4.6884
September 4.7187 4.6035 4.6686
October 4.7021 4.6212 4.6642
November 4.7405 4.6077 4.6950
December 4.8689 4.7877 4.8239