2020 HKD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1290 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1283 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1289 USD

2020 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.1290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.1283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1286 to the December average rate of 0.1290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1290 was up 0.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1284, 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 3,226 USD

2019 Average 3,191 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,207 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.67 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1291

0.1286

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HKD to USD 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 0.1288, compared to 0.1290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1288

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1283). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1290).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1290) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1275), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+1.18%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1290

2019 Avg (October) 0.1275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1288	0.1283	0.1286
February	0.1288	0.1283	0.1286
March	0.1290	0.1283	0.1288
April	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
May	0.1290	0.1288	0.1290
June	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
July	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
August	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
September	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
October	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
November	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290
December	0.1290	0.1290	0.1290