YEARLY HIGH
0.1616 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1500 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1564 HKD

2020 PHP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1529 to the December average rate of 0.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1616 was up 3.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,404 HKD
2019 Average 37,843 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 37,508 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,895.70 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1621
0.1516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1533, compared to 0.1595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 HKD (High: 0.1551 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.1602 / Low: 0.1593).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+4.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1612
2019 Avg (December) 0.1537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1540 0.1521 0.1529
February 0.1539 0.1522 0.1530
March 0.1551 0.1500 0.1525
April 0.1544 0.1518 0.1530
May 0.1555 0.1523 0.1535
June 0.1559 0.1536 0.1548
July 0.1579 0.1556 0.1569
August 0.1604 0.1576 0.1589
September 0.1602 0.1593 0.1597
October 0.1602 0.1592 0.1598
November 0.1614 0.1596 0.1607
December 0.1616 0.1607 0.1612