YEARLY HIGH
75.7251 SOS
YEARLY LOW
74.3041 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.9024 SOS

2020 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 75.7251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 74.3041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4210 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6552 to the December average rate of 74.9421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 75.7251 was up 1.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 74.7547, 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 1,893,127 SOS
2019 Average 1,850,085 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,857,601 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,525.93 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

75.0275
74.6213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 74.8865, compared to 74.9182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.8865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.3623 SOS (High: 75.7251 / Low: 74.3628). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5148 SOS (High: 75.2246 / Low: 74.7098).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.3623
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 74.9046) against the same month in 2019 (average: 73.8761), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0285 (+1.39%).

2020 Avg (April) 74.9046
2019 Avg (April) 73.8761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.4546 74.3041 74.6552
February 75.5688 74.3698 74.9359
March 75.6174 74.4594 74.9936
April 75.7251 74.3628 74.9046
May 75.0934 74.4558 74.8755
June 75.2246 74.7098 74.9544
July 75.4152 74.6301 74.9158
August 75.4152 74.4169 74.7712
September 75.4782 74.6093 74.9512
October 75.3213 74.5828 74.9689
November 75.2196 74.6478 74.9600
December 75.3422 74.6382 74.9421