YEARLY HIGH
116.1293 KPW
YEARLY LOW
115.4571 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
116.0322 KPW

2020 HKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 116.1293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 115.4571.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6722 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.7797 to the December average rate of 116.0953, 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 116.1293 was up 0.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 115.6003, 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 2,903,233 KPW
2019 Average 2,871,694 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,886,429 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,804.64 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

116.1622
115.7174
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KPW 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 115.9552, compared to 116.1092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.9552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.1092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6189 KPW (High: 116.0991 / Low: 115.4802). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 KPW (High: 116.1284 / Low: 116.1178).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6189
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 116.1156) against the same month in 2019 (average: 114.7671), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3486 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (October) 116.1156
2019 Avg (October) 114.7671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.8859 115.4931 115.7797
February 115.9235 115.4571 115.7545
March 116.0991 115.4802 115.9026
April 116.1254 116.0804 116.1055
May 116.1238 115.8756 116.0677
June 116.1272 116.1028 116.1214
July 116.1286 116.0709 116.1090
August 116.1262 116.1073 116.1212
September 116.1284 116.1178 116.1252
October 116.1293 116.0624 116.1156
November 116.1194 116.0595 116.0891
December 116.1238 116.0600 116.0953