2018 ETB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2869 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.2753 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2833 HKD

2018 ETB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2848 to the December average rate of 0.2774, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2869 was down 17.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,434 HKD

2017 Average 1,634 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,376 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.23 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2864

0.2766

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ETB 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 0.2850, compared to 0.2816 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2850

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2816

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0057 HKD (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2794). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 0.2857 / Low: 0.2848).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.2856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0545 (-16.03%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.2856

2017 Avg (April) 0.3401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2865	0.2836	0.2848
February	0.2858	0.2836	0.2844
March	0.2865	0.2841	0.2851
April	0.2869	0.2847	0.2856
May	0.2857	0.2848	0.2852
June	0.2862	0.2841	0.2847
July	0.2869	0.2826	0.2847
August	0.2855	0.2828	0.2840
September	0.2851	0.2794	0.2827
October	0.2843	0.2791	0.2811
November	0.2827	0.2779	0.2796
December	0.2807	0.2753	0.2774