YEARLY HIGH
0.0445 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0437 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0441 HKD

2018 DJF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.0445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0438 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0445 was up 0.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0441, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 222 HKD
2017 Average 218 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 218 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.07 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0444
0.0437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0441, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 HKD (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0438). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0441 / Low: 0.0441).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+2.05%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0444
2017 Avg (April) 0.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0439 0.0437 0.0438
February 0.0442 0.0438 0.0440
March 0.0444 0.0442 0.0443
April 0.0445 0.0443 0.0444
May 0.0444 0.0440 0.0442
June 0.0441 0.0441 0.0441
July 0.0442 0.0441 0.0441
August 0.0441 0.0441 0.0441
September 0.0441 0.0439 0.0440
October 0.0441 0.0440 0.0440
November 0.0440 0.0439 0.0440
December 0.0440 0.0438 0.0439