YEARLY HIGH
0.0799 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0693 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0742 HKD

2020 XPF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0799 was up 5.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 399 HKD
2019 Average 368 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 347 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.95 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0799
0.0697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0717, compared to 0.0767 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0767

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0049 HKD (High: 0.0742 / Low: 0.0693). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HKD (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0759).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0791) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0727), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+8.81%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0791
2019 Avg (December) 0.0727

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0733 0.0717 0.0723
February 0.0722 0.0703 0.0711
March 0.0742 0.0693 0.0721
April 0.0713 0.0700 0.0706
May 0.0722 0.0702 0.0710
June 0.0738 0.0723 0.0731
July 0.0771 0.0730 0.0744
August 0.0776 0.0762 0.0768
September 0.0774 0.0755 0.0766
October 0.0770 0.0759 0.0764
November 0.0778 0.0756 0.0770
December 0.0799 0.0784 0.0791