YEARLY HIGH
0.2581 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2566 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2578 BBD

2020 HKD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.2581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.2566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2573 to the December average rate of 0.2580, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2581 was up 0.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2569, 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 6,452 BBD
2019 Average 6,382 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,414 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.34 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2581
0.2571
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BBD 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 0.2577, compared to 0.2580 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2580

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 BBD (High: 0.2580 / Low: 0.2566). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.2581 / Low: 0.2580).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.2580) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.2580
2019 Avg (October) 0.2550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2575 0.2567 0.2573
February 0.2576 0.2566 0.2572
March 0.2580 0.2566 0.2576
April 0.2581 0.2580 0.2580
May 0.2581 0.2575 0.2579
June 0.2581 0.2580 0.2580
July 0.2581 0.2579 0.2580
August 0.2581 0.2580 0.2580
September 0.2581 0.2580 0.2581
October 0.2581 0.2579 0.2580
November 0.2580 0.2579 0.2580
December 0.2581 0.2579 0.2580