YEARLY HIGH
0.4732 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4671 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4694 QAR

2020 HKD to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.4732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.4671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4684 to the December average rate of 0.4698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4732 was up 1.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4678, 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 11,830 QAR
2019 Average 11,617 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 11,677 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.64 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4700
0.4681
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to QAR 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 0.4691, compared to 0.4698 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4698

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0044 QAR (High: 0.4732 / Low: 0.4688). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.4698 / Low: 0.4697).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.4697) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4639), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+1.23%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.4697
2019 Avg (May) 0.4639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4688 0.4672 0.4684
February 0.4690 0.4671 0.4683
March 0.4697 0.4672 0.4689
April 0.4704 0.4694 0.4697
May 0.4732 0.4688 0.4697
June 0.4698 0.4697 0.4698
July 0.4699 0.4696 0.4697
August 0.4711 0.4694 0.4699
September 0.4698 0.4696 0.4698
October 0.4699 0.4694 0.4697
November 0.4698 0.4695 0.4696
December 0.4708 0.4695 0.4698