YEARLY HIGH
1201.8687 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1140.4240 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1168.5339 LAK

2020 HKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1201.8687. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1140.4240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.4447 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1142.8591 to the December average rate of 1197.9644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1201.8687 was up 5.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 1140.8907, 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 30,046,717 LAK
2019 Average 27,775,403 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 28,510,599 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536,117.86 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1203.4749
1137.3485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LAK 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 1152.6156, compared to 1184.4521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.8365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1152.6156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1184.4521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 17.5977 LAK (High: 1191.4316 / Low: 1173.8339). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6801 LAK (High: 1199.1537 / Low: 1196.4736).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.5977
December Spread (Stable) ±2.6801

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1192.5657) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1125.5127), the exchange rate shifted by +67.0530 (+5.96%).

2020 Avg (October) 1192.5657
2019 Avg (October) 1125.5127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1146.0230 1140.4240 1142.8591
February 1146.8023 1142.1890 1144.3773
March 1154.8550 1142.1546 1147.9475
April 1158.9838 1149.9719 1156.3855
May 1163.0892 1153.2956 1160.3194
June 1166.5212 1161.1264 1163.8048
July 1170.5071 1165.9031 1167.7980
August 1179.5599 1168.8670 1173.2769
September 1191.4316 1173.8339 1178.8248
October 1201.8687 1188.5872 1192.5657
November 1198.3527 1193.2623 1196.2828
December 1199.1537 1196.4736 1197.9644