YEARLY HIGH
2855.3624 STD
YEARLY LOW
2629.7967 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2774.3991 STD

2020 HKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 2855.3624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2629.7967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 225.5657 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2773.6688 to the December average rate of 2666.8768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2855.3624 was up 3.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 2769.3698, 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 71,384,060 STD
2019 Average 68,002,386 STD
Yearly Trough Low 65,744,918 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,639,141.72 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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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 2828.9314, compared to 2719.8667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 109.0647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2828.9314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2719.8667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 79.9214 STD (High: 2838.5882 / Low: 2758.6668). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0361 STD (High: 2845.0775 / Low: 2839.0415).

July Spread (Volatile) Âą79.9214
May Spread (Stable) Âą6.0361

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 87.8708 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -87.8708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2846.4475) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2681.8292), the exchange rate shifted by +164.6184 (+6.14%).

2020 Avg (March) 2846.4475
2019 Avg (March) 2681.8292

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Month High Low Average
January 2776.2127 2766.8039 2773.6688
February 2839.2572 2776.0733 2821.7778
March 2855.3624 2829.6202 2846.4475
April 2855.2335 2844.1474 2845.0983
May 2845.0775 2839.0415 2843.7209
June 2845.1620 2838.2220 2842.8754
July 2838.5882 2758.6668 2811.9531
August 2758.7508 2705.9789 2724.0823
September 2713.9405 2687.9937 2704.9766
October 2713.8013 2697.7108 2708.4510
November 2714.5186 2696.2808 2702.8604
December 2696.7226 2629.7967 2666.8768