YEARLY HIGH
5.0751 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.0761 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5053 ETB

2020 HKD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.0751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.0761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9990 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1242 to the December average rate of 4.9927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0751 was up 23.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.1036, 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 126,877 ETB
2019 Average 93,214 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 101,902 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,974.74 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0796
4.0373
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ETB 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 4.2511, compared to 4.7594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.1711 ETB (High: 4.9140 / Low: 4.7429). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 ETB (High: 4.1486 / Low: 4.1110).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1711
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.9927) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9585 (+23.76%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.9927
2019 Avg (December) 4.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1486 4.1110 4.1242
February 4.1656 4.0761 4.1283
March 4.2610 4.1509 4.1993
April 4.3122 4.1961 4.2638
May 4.4139 4.2829 4.3523
June 4.5226 4.3886 4.4387
July 4.5541 4.4912 4.5392
August 4.6642 4.5146 4.6124
September 4.7542 4.6491 4.7271
October 4.9140 4.7429 4.8006
November 4.9317 4.7764 4.8847
December 5.0751 4.9297 4.9927