YEARLY HIGH
9.7833 HKD
YEARLY LOW
8.7971 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2598 HKD

2018 EUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 9.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 8.7971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9862 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5401 to the December average rate of 8.8991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.7833 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.4048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,916 HKD
2017 Average 44,046 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 43,986 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,930.80 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.7490
8.8211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 9.4910, compared to 9.0285 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.3880 HKD (High: 9.7185 / Low: 9.3304). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0941 HKD (High: 9.2268 / Low: 9.1327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3880
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0941

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.6573) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.2578), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3995 (+16.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.6573
2017 Avg (February) 8.2578

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7185 9.3304 9.5401
February 9.7833 9.5414 9.6573
March 9.7746 9.6048 9.6716
April 9.7210 9.4825 9.6340
May 9.4122 9.0522 9.2789
June 9.2632 9.0746 9.1643
July 9.2268 9.1327 9.1777
August 9.1905 8.9026 9.0592
September 9.2362 9.0749 9.1315
October 9.0811 8.8738 9.0049
November 8.9719 8.7971 8.8984
December 8.9992 8.8328 8.8991