YEARLY HIGH
2.0434 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.0083 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0195 EGP

2021 HKD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0268 to the December average rate of 2.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0434 was down 2.50% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0957, 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 51,084 EGP
2020 Average 50,962 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 50,208 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 875.45 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0280
2.0141
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 2.0209, compared to 2.0180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0255 EGP (High: 2.0434 / Low: 2.0178). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 EGP (High: 2.0178 / Low: 2.0133).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.0268) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.0452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0184 (-0.90%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.0268
2020 Avg (January) 2.0452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0434 2.0178 2.0268
February 2.0301 2.0106 2.0205
March 2.0290 2.0143 2.0223
April 2.0244 2.0083 2.0198
May 2.0222 2.0148 2.0177
June 2.0228 2.0138 2.0185
July 2.0219 2.0158 2.0190
August 2.0214 2.0150 2.0171
September 2.0223 2.0153 2.0191
October 2.0236 2.0161 2.0197
November 2.0218 2.0151 2.0179
December 2.0178 2.0133 2.0153