YEARLY HIGH
75.5827 SOS
YEARLY LOW
73.8617 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.7639 SOS

2021 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 75.5827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 73.8617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7211 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.9402 to the December average rate of 74.5728, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 75.5827 was down 0.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 75.7251, 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 1,889,568 SOS
2020 Average 1,872,543 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,846,542 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,026.34 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

75.0443
74.3669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 74.9075, compared to 74.6202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 74.9075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.6202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 1.4444 SOS (High: 75.3711 / Low: 73.9267). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7905 SOS (High: 75.3628 / Low: 74.5723).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4444
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7905

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2956 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 74.9503) against the same month in 2020 (average: 74.9359), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0144 (+0.02%).

2021 Avg (February) 74.9503
2020 Avg (February) 74.9359

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.4513 74.5453 74.9402
February 75.5827 74.5610 74.9503
March 75.3628 74.5723 74.9344
April 75.3599 74.2755 74.7387
May 75.3711 73.9267 74.8936
June 75.4177 74.5323 74.9879
July 75.3152 74.2572 74.6922
August 74.9871 74.1461 74.4234
September 75.1788 74.3695 74.6335
October 75.3344 74.1743 74.7713
November 75.2831 74.1775 74.6282
December 75.1412 73.8617 74.5728