YEARLY HIGH
0.0407 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0389 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0395 KWD

2020 HKD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 0.0407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0390 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0407 was up 4.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0390, 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 1,017 KWD
2019 Average 970 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 973 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.04 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0403
0.0389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KWD 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 0.0396, compared to 0.0395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0014 KWD (High: 0.0407 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0394).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0398) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.89%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0398
2019 Avg (March) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0391 0.0389 0.0390
February 0.0394 0.0391 0.0392
March 0.0407 0.0393 0.0398
April 0.0404 0.0399 0.0401
May 0.0399 0.0398 0.0398
June 0.0398 0.0397 0.0397
July 0.0397 0.0394 0.0396
August 0.0395 0.0394 0.0394
September 0.0395 0.0394 0.0395
October 0.0395 0.0394 0.0395
November 0.0395 0.0394 0.0394
December 0.0394 0.0392 0.0393