2020 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

162.6383 KRW

YEARLY LOW

139.8432 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

152.0676 KRW

2020 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 162.6383. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 139.8432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.7951 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 150.0090 to the December average rate of 141.1485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 162.6383 was up 4.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 155.2198, 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 4,065,957 KRW

2019 Average 3,718,042 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,496,080 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 569,877.01 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

160.2806

139.4093

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 155.3870, compared to 148.7482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.6388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 155.3870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 148.7482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.1731 KRW (High: 162.6383 / Low: 152.4651). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7839 KRW (High: 154.1111 / Low: 152.3271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.1731

August Spread (Stable) ±1.7839

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.3464 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.3464

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 156.6270) against the same month in 2019 (average: 144.3083), the exchange rate shifted by +12.3187 (+8.54%).

2020 Avg (March) 156.6270

2019 Avg (March) 144.3083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	153.9956	148.2124	150.0090
February	156.3729	151.7422	153.6825
March	162.6383	152.4651	156.6270
April	159.5404	156.1294	157.7369
May	160.0364	157.0501	158.5413
June	157.7900	153.6435	155.7253
July	155.4489	153.5005	154.7033
August	154.1111	152.3271	153.1855
September	153.7718	150.1390	151.9825
October	150.4953	145.6018	147.6361
November	146.6126	142.5718	143.8330
December	143.0731	139.8432	141.1485