HKD to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the HKD/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
2.5439 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
1.4756 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
2.0325 ZAR

10-Year HKD to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the HKD to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on April 8, 2025, when the pair was valued at 2.5439. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 1.4756.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 1.0682 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.7952 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 2.0985 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of +16.89%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 2.2266, showing a variance of 0.3853 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.8413.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 25,000 HKD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 63,597 ZAR
10-Year Average 50,813 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 36,891 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 26,706.08 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

2.6200
1.4055
201620182020202220242026

HKD to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 1.8413, compared to 2.2266 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.3853 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.8413
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 2.2266

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 0.6877 ZAR (High: 2.4855 / Low: 1.7978). Conversely, 2016 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1759 ZAR (High: 1.8881 / Low: 1.7122).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±0.6877
2016 Spread (Stable) ±0.1759

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.2205 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.2205

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.7952) against the newest annual average (2026: 2.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3033 (+16.89%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.7952
2026 Current Avg 2.0985

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-29 2.1316
2026-07-28 2.1408
2026-07-27 2.1338
2026-07-26 2.1448
2026-07-25 2.1466
2026-07-24 2.1468
2026-07-23 2.1129
2026-07-22 2.0970
2026-07-21 2.0990
2026-07-20 2.1056
2026-07-19 2.0744
2026-07-18 2.0994
2026-07-17 2.1033
2026-07-16 2.0890
2026-07-15 2.0854
2026-07-14 2.0952
2026-07-13 2.0916
2026-07-12 2.0830
2026-07-11 2.0792
2026-07-10 2.0804
2026-07-09 2.0873
2026-07-08 2.0873
2026-07-07 2.0724
2026-07-06 2.0692
2026-07-05 2.0692
2026-07-04 2.0691
2026-07-03 2.0688
2026-07-02 2.0809
2026-07-01 2.0925
2026-06-30 2.0923
2026-06-29 2.0964

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