YEARLY HIGH
50.9317 NGN
YEARLY LOW
46.4130 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.0236 NGN

2020 HKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 50.9317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 46.4130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5188 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6032 to the December average rate of 49.5174, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 50.9317 was up 9.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 46.6704, 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 1,273,294 NGN
2019 Average 1,148,860 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,160,324 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,969.19 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

50.5419
46.2451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NGN 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 48.4990, compared to 49.5483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.4990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.6575 NGN (High: 50.4990 / Low: 46.8416). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2445 NGN (High: 50.0625 / Low: 49.8180).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.6575
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2445

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 49.5174) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.4602), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0572 (+6.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 49.5174
2019 Avg (December) 46.4602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.9821 46.4130 46.6032
February 46.9368 46.6119 46.8202
March 50.4990 46.8416 47.7466
April 50.3210 47.3357 49.6534
May 50.3662 49.8522 50.1838
June 50.0625 49.8180 49.9867
July 50.1880 49.8881 50.0077
August 50.0850 48.8355 49.7000
September 49.9981 49.0959 49.5045
October 49.7936 49.0749 49.2893
November 49.5489 49.0079 49.2709
December 50.9317 48.9504 49.5174