YEARLY HIGH
11.1974 HKD
YEARLY LOW
10.4518 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8041 HKD

2020 XDR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 11.1974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 10.4518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7456 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7272 to the December average rate of 11.1516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.1974 was up 1.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.9922, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,987 HKD
2019 Average 54,218 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 52,259 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,728.14 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.2096
10.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.6451, compared to 10.9630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3974 HKD (High: 10.8492 / Low: 10.4518). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0522 HKD (High: 10.9769 / Low: 10.9247).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3974
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0522

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0831 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0831

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.1516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.7630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3886 (+3.61%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.1516
2019 Avg (December) 10.7630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.7875 10.6832 10.7272
February 10.6936 10.6042 10.6468
March 10.8492 10.4518 10.6546
April 10.6214 10.5293 10.5714
May 10.6430 10.5320 10.5776
June 10.7466 10.6335 10.6928
July 10.9263 10.6642 10.7703
August 10.9992 10.8999 10.9412
September 11.0180 10.8773 10.9460
October 10.9769 10.9247 10.9501
November 11.0654 10.9338 11.0191
December 11.1974 11.0808 11.1516