YEARLY HIGH
512.7213 MGA
YEARLY LOW
465.3396 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
491.1685 MGA

2020 HKD to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 512.7213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 465.3396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.3817 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 473.5264 to the December average rate of 492.5475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 512.7213 was up 6.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 482.2050, 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 12,818,032 MGA
2019 Average 11,591,769 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 11,633,490 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,184,542.51 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

509.0583
470.2962
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MGA 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 483.5173, compared to 498.8198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.3025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 483.5173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 498.8198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 24.6252 MGA (High: 512.7213 / Low: 488.0961). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5995 MGA (High: 493.6944 / Low: 487.0950).

November Spread (Volatile) ±24.6252
May Spread (Stable) ±6.5995

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 13.2806 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 505.8281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 471.4100), the exchange rate shifted by +34.4182 (+7.30%).

2020 Avg (November) 505.8281
2019 Avg (November) 471.4100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 479.1926 465.3396 473.5264
February 479.7987 466.7626 476.4145
March 486.2968 469.3344 479.3823
April 493.3204 483.7025 486.8398
May 493.6944 487.0950 491.2581
June 499.5600 482.8939 493.6826
July 499.6122 490.5537 495.9368
August 497.3291 488.8711 495.0821
September 502.6232 494.6040 498.1346
October 512.6469 501.8703 505.3895
November 512.7213 488.0961 505.8281
December 504.1827 479.8794 492.5475