YEARLY HIGH
0.0072 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0061 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 HKD

2020 KRW to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KRW to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0067 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0072 was up 1.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000,000 KRW based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 35,754 HKD
2019 Average 33,641 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 30,743 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,011.26 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0072
0.0062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW to HKD 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 0.0064, compared to 0.0067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0065).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0067), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+6.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0071
2019 Avg (December) 0.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0065 0.0067
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0066 0.0061 0.0064
April 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
May 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
July 0.0065 0.0064 0.0065
August 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065
September 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
October 0.0069 0.0066 0.0068
November 0.0070 0.0068 0.0070
December 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071