YEARLY HIGH
0.7596 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5158 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6645 BRL

2020 HKD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.7596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.5158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2438 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5328 to the December average rate of 0.6638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7596 was up 39.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5447, 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 18,991 BRL
2019 Average 12,590 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 12,896 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,094.96 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7457
0.5135
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BRL 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 0.6335, compared to 0.6955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0619 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0968 BRL (High: 0.6715 / Low: 0.5747). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0282 BRL (High: 0.6766 / Low: 0.6483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0968
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0282

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.7237) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2142 (+42.05%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.7237
2019 Avg (May) 0.5095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5514 0.5158 0.5328
February 0.5755 0.5455 0.5591
March 0.6715 0.5747 0.6294
April 0.7294 0.6587 0.6860
May 0.7596 0.6802 0.7237
June 0.7078 0.6222 0.6702
July 0.6971 0.6604 0.6826
August 0.7252 0.6739 0.7028
September 0.7305 0.6758 0.6966
October 0.7455 0.7131 0.7264
November 0.7424 0.6844 0.7006
December 0.6766 0.6483 0.6638