2018 BND to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 6.0003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 4.9518.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0484 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9163 to the December average rate of 4.9861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.0003 was up 2.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BND to HKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8427, compared to 5.3369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5058 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.7717 HKD (High: 5.7345 / Low: 4.9628). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0907 HKD (High: 5.9690 / Low: 5.8783).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4177 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 5.9608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4043 (+7.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9967 | 5.8447 | 5.9163 |
| February | 5.9690 | 5.8783 | 5.9258 |
| March | 5.9988 | 5.8978 | 5.9610 |
| April | 6.0003 | 5.8649 | 5.9608 |
| May | 5.9367 | 5.3868 | 5.8100 |
| June | 5.9384 | 5.1933 | 5.4821 |
| July | 5.8430 | 5.1930 | 5.5445 |
| August | 5.7547 | 5.1938 | 5.2138 |
| September | 5.7315 | 5.1688 | 5.3075 |
| October | 5.6930 | 5.5387 | 5.5656 |
| November | 5.7345 | 4.9628 | 5.4038 |
| December | 5.6768 | 4.9518 | 4.9861 |