YEARLY HIGH
257.4114 BIF
YEARLY LOW
250.0980 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
254.0086 BIF

2021 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 257.4114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 250.0980.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3134 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 251.0858 to the December average rate of 256.1406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 257.4114 was up 2.47% compared to the 2020 peak of 251.2145, 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 6,435,284 BIF
2020 Average 6,170,454 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 6,252,449 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,834.90 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

256.6461
250.5803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BIF 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 252.4082, compared to 255.6089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 252.4082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.6089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 3.5373 BIF (High: 253.6352 / Low: 250.0980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1094 BIF (High: 256.3339 / Low: 255.2245).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.5373
September Spread (Stable) ±1.1094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3312 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 256.0997) against the same month in 2020 (average: 249.6287), the exchange rate shifted by +6.4709 (+2.59%).

2021 Avg (October) 256.0997
2020 Avg (October) 249.6287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.7972 250.3099 251.0858
February 252.9397 250.4822 251.5932
March 252.9567 250.4190 251.7994
April 253.6352 250.0980 251.4682
May 254.5618 251.4253 253.5831
June 255.7551 254.4680 254.9198
July 255.8142 254.4997 255.0683
August 255.7308 254.2989 254.8710
September 256.3339 255.2245 255.6023
October 257.4114 254.8981 256.0997
November 256.5535 255.3594 255.8717
December 257.1031 254.8551 256.1406