YEARLY HIGH
10.9473 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.9187 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.9301 KGS

2020 HKD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 10.9473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.9187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0286 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9537 to the December average rate of 10.7725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.9473 was up 22.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.9461, 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 273,683 KGS
2019 Average 220,722 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 222,969 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,714.37 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.0188
8.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KGS 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 9.5102, compared to 10.3500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3831 KGS (High: 10.3457 / Low: 8.9626). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 KGS (High: 8.9970 / Low: 8.9608).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3831
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3812 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 10.2466) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.7560), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4907 (+17.02%).

2020 Avg (April) 10.2466
2019 Avg (April) 8.7560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9709 8.9187 8.9537
February 8.9970 8.9608 8.9806
March 10.3457 8.9626 9.3990
April 10.9473 9.6768 10.2466
May 10.1789 9.4884 9.8654
June 9.7322 9.4797 9.6157
July 10.0646 9.8903 9.9827
August 10.0774 9.8903 9.9906
September 10.2420 10.0613 10.1726
October 10.4837 10.2344 10.3506
November 10.9421 10.5513 10.8310
December 10.9417 10.4022 10.7725