YEARLY HIGH
2700.1211 STD
YEARLY LOW
2515.6003 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2635.6359 STD

2018 HKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 2700.1211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 2515.6003.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 184.5208 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2582.5941 to the December average rate of 2691.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2700.1211 was down 10.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 3023.3233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,503,027 STD
2017 Average 69,710,614 STD
Yearly Trough Low 62,890,008 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,613,018.84 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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HKD to STD 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 2585.6030, compared to 2685.6689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 100.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2585.6030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2685.6689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 99.2558 STD (High: 2694.3355 / Low: 2595.0797). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7303 STD (High: 2682.0663 / Low: 2678.3360).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą99.2558
August Spread (Stable) Âą3.7303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 44.6146 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.6146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2691.8418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2668.5990), the exchange rate shifted by +23.2428 (+0.87%).

2018 Avg (October) 2691.8418
2017 Avg (October) 2668.5990

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Month High Low Average
January 2614.8807 2527.4793 2582.5941
February 2562.7879 2515.6003 2537.9795
March 2551.5009 2521.8672 2536.5871
April 2560.5160 2528.3314 2540.4234
May 2694.3355 2595.0797 2639.2355
June 2698.2948 2652.1910 2676.7983
July 2686.0888 2661.6682 2674.5539
August 2682.0663 2678.3360 2681.5780
September 2695.5981 2681.4172 2685.8517
October 2700.1211 2683.3997 2691.8418
November 2692.2196 2686.1475 2688.9279
December 2697.2007 2686.6532 2691.2601