YEARLY HIGH
6.3787 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.7389 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0493 HKD

2018 CAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.3787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.7389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6397 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2903 to the December average rate of 5.8159, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3787 was down 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,893 HKD
2017 Average 30,052 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 28,695 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,198.73 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3378
5.7685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.1356, compared to 5.9630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2815 HKD (High: 6.3787 / Low: 6.0972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0994 HKD (High: 5.9845 / Low: 5.8851).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2815
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1545 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.2198) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9218), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2980 (+5.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.2198
2017 Avg (February) 5.9218

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3561 6.2232 6.2903
February 6.3787 6.0972 6.2198
March 6.1174 5.9867 6.0653
April 6.2497 6.0778 6.1596
May 6.1455 6.0215 6.0972
June 6.0710 5.8873 5.9811
July 6.0288 5.9192 5.9775
August 6.0818 5.9646 6.0176
September 6.0984 5.9574 6.0161
October 6.1114 5.9600 6.0177
November 5.9845 5.8851 5.9329
December 5.9220 5.7389 5.8159