YEARLY HIGH
7.1435 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.7939 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9845 SDG

2020 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 7.1435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.7939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3496 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8291 to the December average rate of 7.1300, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.1435 was up 16.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1134, 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 178,589 SDG
2019 Average 146,485 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 144,848 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,741.05 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.2674
5.6984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SDG 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 6.8350, compared to 7.1341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.7143 SDG (High: 7.0172 / Low: 6.3029). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SDG (High: 7.1416 / Low: 7.1341).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7143
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 7.1358) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7764), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3595 (+23.53%).

2020 Avg (July) 7.1358
2019 Avg (July) 5.7764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3029 5.7939 5.8291
February 7.0172 6.3029 6.6647
March 7.1365 7.0186 7.1155
April 7.1385 7.1271 7.1338
May 7.1416 7.1231 7.1334
June 7.1384 7.1279 7.1333
July 7.1435 7.1287 7.1358
August 7.1416 7.1341 7.1358
September 7.1387 7.1288 7.1366
October 7.1386 7.1252 7.1320
November 7.1400 7.1312 7.1343
December 7.1377 7.1199 7.1300