YEARLY HIGH
0.0752 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0700 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0725 HKD

2018 ALL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0714 to the December average rate of 0.0721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0752 was up 6.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0706, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376 HKD
2017 Average 328 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 350 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.09 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0748
0.0711
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 0.0730, compared to 0.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 HKD (High: 0.0730 / Low: 0.0700). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 HKD (High: 0.0732 / Low: 0.0724).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+21.15%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0745
2017 Avg (April) 0.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0730 0.0700 0.0714
February 0.0738 0.0718 0.0728
March 0.0747 0.0724 0.0737
April 0.0752 0.0737 0.0745
May 0.0739 0.0717 0.0731
June 0.0745 0.0719 0.0726
July 0.0732 0.0724 0.0728
August 0.0730 0.0708 0.0721
September 0.0727 0.0718 0.0722
October 0.0724 0.0712 0.0719
November 0.0719 0.0709 0.0714
December 0.0729 0.0713 0.0721