YEARLY HIGH
6.1040 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.3528 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7877 HKD

2020 CAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 6.1040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 5.3528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7512 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9437 to the December average rate of 6.0525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.1040 was up 1.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.0045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,520 HKD
2019 Average 29,528 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,764 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,755.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.1063
5.4615
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.6912, compared to 5.8841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1929 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4870 HKD (High: 5.8398 / Low: 5.3528). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 HKD (High: 5.8886 / Low: 5.8196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4870
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2780 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.0525) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.9266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1259 (+2.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.0525
2019 Avg (December) 5.9266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0052 5.8668 5.9437
February 5.8886 5.8196 5.8535
March 5.8398 5.3528 5.5755
April 5.5877 5.4393 5.5152
May 5.6368 5.4424 5.5422
June 5.7975 5.6626 5.7173
July 5.8109 5.6945 5.7377
August 5.9439 5.7790 5.8542
September 5.9401 5.7889 5.8641
October 5.9107 5.8180 5.8682
November 5.9694 5.7992 5.9280
December 6.1040 5.9934 6.0525