2018 AWG to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4218 HKD

YEARLY LOW

4.3347 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.3727 HKD

2018 AWG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 4.4218. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.3347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0872 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3672 to the December average rate of 4.3450, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4218 was up 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3830, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,109 HKD

2017 Average 21,703 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 21,673 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3998

4.3400

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.3832, compared to 4.3622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0210 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3832

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0424 HKD (High: 4.3796 / Low: 4.3373). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 HKD (High: 4.3709 / Low: 4.3637).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0424

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.3949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3180), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0768 (+1.78%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.3949

2017 Avg (April) 4.3180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3709	4.3637	4.3672
February	4.3852	4.3453	4.3675
March	4.4163	4.3817	4.3927
April	4.4218	4.3822	4.3949
May	4.3978	4.3792	4.3888
June	4.3934	4.3833	4.3882
July	4.3931	4.3686	4.3875
August	4.3829	4.3755	4.3790
September	4.3796	4.3373	4.3589
October	4.3575	4.3490	4.3540
November	4.3537	4.3439	4.3487
December	4.3529	4.3347	4.3450