2020 HKD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |