YEARLY HIGH
1291.2347 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1208.8555 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1240.2882 GNF

2020 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1291.2347. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1208.8555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82.3792 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1220.1380 to the December average rate of 1282.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1291.2347 was up 5.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 1227.7314, 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 32,280,867 GNF
2019 Average 29,451,984 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 30,221,388 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,059,479.67 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1289.2187
1211.5707
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GNF 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 1222.9536, compared to 1257.6228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.6692 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1222.9536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1257.6228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 24.6144 GNF (High: 1235.2317 / Low: 1210.6172). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4654 GNF (High: 1243.4897 / Low: 1240.0243).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.6144
July Spread (Stable) ±3.4654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0871 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0871

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1282.7480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1214.5481), the exchange rate shifted by +68.1999 (+5.62%).

2020 Avg (December) 1282.7480
2019 Avg (December) 1214.5481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1231.8000 1208.8555 1220.1380
February 1226.6689 1209.9394 1218.0413
March 1235.2317 1210.6172 1220.4229
April 1232.9803 1214.4783 1224.7844
May 1232.8956 1214.6208 1221.6972
June 1243.7550 1219.3312 1232.6376
July 1243.4897 1240.0243 1242.0181
August 1246.7867 1240.5635 1244.2884
September 1261.6735 1241.2503 1251.7007
October 1264.5321 1258.0296 1261.8614
November 1268.8345 1257.4399 1263.1202
December 1291.2347 1266.7785 1282.7480