YEARLY HIGH
8542.0817 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5401.0039 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5437.1932 IRR

2020 HKD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 8542.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 5401.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3141.0778 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5416.7017 to the December average rate of 5431.4445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8542.0817 was up 55.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 5477.5005, 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 213,552,042 IRR
2019 Average 134,504,917 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 135,025,096 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,526,945.66 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5544.6008
5404.1263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to IRR 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 5425.5153, compared to 5448.8711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 23.3558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5425.5153
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5448.8711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3111.8971 IRR (High: 8542.0817 / Low: 5430.1846). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8563 IRR (High: 5432.9585 / Low: 5432.1022).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3111.8971
September Spread (Stable) ±0.8563

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 100.4480 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -100.4480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5532.8946) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5389.6674), the exchange rate shifted by +143.2272 (+2.66%).

2020 Avg (July) 5532.8946
2019 Avg (July) 5389.6674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5426.1331 5403.1545 5416.7017
February 5426.3110 5401.0039 5415.8325
March 5445.3839 5402.5479 5424.0377
April 5432.7350 5430.6259 5431.7862
May 5444.5287 5421.0469 5431.3728
June 5442.0319 5431.6767 5433.3607
July 8542.0817 5430.1846 5532.8946
August 5432.8253 5430.8028 5432.4466
September 5432.9585 5432.1022 5432.7085
October 5432.9172 5429.7855 5432.2775
November 5434.8256 5429.6517 5431.4548
December 5434.8768 5429.6748 5431.4445