YEARLY HIGH
0.0311 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0310 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0310 HKD

2020 YER to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0311 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0311 was down 0.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 HKD
2019 Average 157 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 155 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.96 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0311
0.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0310, compared to 0.0310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0311 / Low: 0.0310). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0310).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0311) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.98%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0311
2019 Avg (February) 0.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0311 0.0310 0.0311
February 0.0311 0.0310 0.0311
March 0.0311 0.0310 0.0310
April 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
May 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
June 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
July 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
August 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
September 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
October 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
November 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310
December 0.0310 0.0310 0.0310