YEARLY HIGH
0.1833 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1617 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1714 AUD

2021 HKD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1672 to the December average rate of 0.1792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1833 was down 18.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2243, 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 4,582 AUD
2020 Average 4,684 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,042 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 540.09 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1806
0.1646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to AUD 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 0.1671, compared to 0.1756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0092 AUD (High: 0.1800 / Low: 0.1708). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 AUD (High: 0.1671 / Low: 0.1639).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1792) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1711), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0081 (+4.75%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1792
2020 Avg (December) 0.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1692 0.1650 0.1672
February 0.1697 0.1617 0.1663
March 0.1696 0.1648 0.1672
April 0.1690 0.1651 0.1672
May 0.1671 0.1639 0.1660
June 0.1723 0.1662 0.1687
July 0.1754 0.1707 0.1733
August 0.1800 0.1737 0.1760
September 0.1789 0.1726 0.1756
October 0.1769 0.1707 0.1737
November 0.1800 0.1708 0.1760
December 0.1833 0.1766 0.1792