YEARLY HIGH
154.1812 KRW
YEARLY LOW
140.0355 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.2702 KRW

2021 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 154.1812. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 140.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1458 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.8525 to the December average rate of 151.8646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 154.1812 was down 5.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 162.6383, 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 3,854,531 KRW
2020 Average 3,801,400 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 3,500,887 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 353,644.18 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

153.3172
140.8102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 143.9953, compared to 150.5451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 143.9953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 150.5451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 4.7371 KRW (High: 146.8914 / Low: 142.1543). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3338 KRW (High: 152.7112 / Low: 150.3773).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.7371
December Spread (Stable) ±2.3338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.5565 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5565

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 152.2750) against the same month in 2020 (average: 143.8330), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4420 (+5.87%).

2021 Avg (November) 152.2750
2020 Avg (November) 143.8330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.2550 140.0355 141.8525
February 145.0229 142.1820 143.4211
March 146.8914 142.1543 145.5552
April 145.2910 142.6669 143.9987
May 146.2988 142.7579 144.4720
June 146.2482 142.8181 144.6726
July 148.3262 145.5345 147.3208
August 151.1091 147.0055 149.1058
September 152.6536 148.6578 150.7568
October 153.9591 150.2098 151.9476
November 154.1812 151.2786 152.2750
December 152.7112 150.3773 151.8646