YEARLY HIGH
2.0957 EGP
YEARLY LOW
1.9952 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0384 EGP

2020 HKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 2.0957. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.9952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1005 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0452 to the December average rate of 2.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0957 was down 8.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2878, 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 52,392 EGP
2019 Average 53,649 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 49,880 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,511.83 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0926
2.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to EGP 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 2.0391, compared to 2.0378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0378

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0432 EGP (High: 2.0457 / Low: 2.0025). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 EGP (High: 2.0377 / Low: 2.0313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0432
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 2.0857) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1369), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0512 (-2.39%).

2020 Avg (June) 2.0857
2019 Avg (June) 2.1369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0683 2.0289 2.0452
February 2.0381 1.9968 2.0170
March 2.0337 1.9952 2.0200
April 2.0377 2.0313 2.0339
May 2.0457 2.0025 2.0325
June 2.0957 2.0558 2.0857
July 2.0808 2.0551 2.0651
August 2.0678 2.0453 2.0561
September 2.0478 2.0301 2.0358
October 2.0323 2.0200 2.0267
November 2.0299 2.0105 2.0189
December 2.0338 2.0098 2.0239