YEARLY HIGH
9.5342 HKD
YEARLY LOW
8.2705 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8558 HKD

2020 EUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.5342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.2705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2637 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6314 to the December average rate of 9.4367, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.5342 was up 5.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.0562, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,671 HKD
2019 Average 43,871 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 41,352 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,318.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.5380
8.3227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 8.5568, compared to 9.1548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.5568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5884 HKD (High: 8.8588 / Low: 8.2705). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1412 HKD (High: 9.1937 / Low: 9.0525).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5884
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1412

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 0.1757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.4367) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7643 (+8.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.4367
2019 Avg (December) 8.6725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7426 8.5618 8.6314
February 8.6161 8.3876 8.4881
March 8.8588 8.2705 8.5997
April 8.5142 8.3512 8.4240
May 8.6183 8.3716 8.4752
June 8.8096 8.6235 8.7226
July 9.2010 8.7097 8.8827
August 9.2590 9.0951 9.1691
September 9.2410 9.0140 9.1350
October 9.1937 9.0525 9.1210
November 9.2791 9.0236 9.1844
December 9.5342 9.3575 9.4367