2020 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.3904 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.2643 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7648 JPY

2020 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 14.3904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 13.2643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1261 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0529 to the December average rate of 13.3837, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.3904 was up 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.2960, 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 359,761 JPY

2019 Average 347,808 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 331,608 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,152.63 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.2112

13.3085

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to JPY 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 13.9480, compared to 13.5817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0766 JPY (High: 14.3409 / Low: 13.2643). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1712 JPY (High: 13.4741 / Low: 13.3029).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0766

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2701 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 14.1360) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.0621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0739 (+0.53%).

2020 Avg (February) 14.1360

2019 Avg (February) 14.0621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.1838	13.8750	14.0529
February	14.3904	13.8658	14.1360
March	14.3409	13.2643	13.8659
April	14.0784	13.7556	13.9142
May	13.9115	13.7012	13.8297
June	14.1447	13.7309	13.8892
July	13.8820	13.5080	13.7740
August	13.8034	13.5768	13.6763
September	13.7174	13.4879	13.6275
October	13.6809	13.4598	13.5749
November	13.5937	13.3178	13.4537
December	13.4741	13.3029	13.3837