YEARLY HIGH
0.1726 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1400 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1437 HKD

2020 SDG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.1400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0326 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1716 to the December average rate of 0.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1726 was down 2.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1768, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 863 HKD
2019 Average 854 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 700 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.04 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1747
0.1370
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1471, compared to 0.1402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0162 HKD (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1425). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.1402 / Low: 0.1400).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1716) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1648), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+4.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1716
2019 Avg (January) 0.1648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1726 0.1587 0.1716
February 0.1587 0.1425 0.1502
March 0.1425 0.1401 0.1405
April 0.1403 0.1401 0.1402
May 0.1404 0.1400 0.1402
June 0.1403 0.1401 0.1402
July 0.1403 0.1400 0.1401
August 0.1402 0.1400 0.1401
September 0.1403 0.1401 0.1401
October 0.1403 0.1401 0.1402
November 0.1402 0.1401 0.1402
December 0.1405 0.1401 0.1403