2018 CNY to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2522 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1241 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1867 HKD

2018 CNY to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.2522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.1241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1281 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2169 to the December average rate of 1.1349, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2522 was up 3.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,304 HKD

2017 Average 28,841 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 28,102 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,202.82 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2576

1.1167

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2309, compared to 1.1424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2309

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0458 HKD (High: 1.2436 / Low: 1.1977). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 HKD (High: 1.1354 / Low: 1.1242).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0458

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.2459) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1287), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1172 (+10.39%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.2459

2017 Avg (April) 1.1287

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2436	1.1977	1.2169
February	1.2473	1.2303	1.2370
March	1.2508	1.2309	1.2401
April	1.2522	1.2383	1.2459
May	1.2412	1.2219	1.2320
June	1.2284	1.1842	1.2137
July	1.1862	1.1515	1.1687
August	1.1541	1.1318	1.1466
September	1.1505	1.1343	1.1433
October	1.1411	1.1243	1.1327
November	1.1354	1.1242	1.1284
December	1.1415	1.1241	1.1349