YEARLY HIGH
14.4286 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.5162 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4945 XPF

2020 HKD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 14.4286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.5162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9125 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8258 to the December average rate of 12.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.4286 was up 3.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.9672, 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 360,716 XPF
2019 Average 340,057 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 312,904 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,811.48 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.3181
12.4937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XPF 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 13.9492, compared to 13.0399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9583 XPF (High: 14.4286 / Low: 13.4703). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2025 XPF (High: 13.1822 / Low: 12.9797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9583
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.4230 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4230

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.8812) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.4547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4265 (+3.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.8812
2019 Avg (March) 13.4547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9377 13.6495 13.8258
February 14.2271 13.8498 14.0596
March 14.4286 13.4703 13.8812
April 14.2891 14.0157 14.1661
May 14.2544 13.8463 14.0814
June 13.8379 13.5456 13.6811
July 13.7010 12.9694 13.4378
August 13.1205 12.8883 13.0148
September 13.2384 12.9134 13.0638
October 13.1822 12.9797 13.0835
November 13.2244 12.8603 12.9935
December 12.7525 12.5162 12.6458