2018 FKP to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2571 HKD

YEARLY LOW

9.7647 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.4663 HKD

2018 FKP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 11.2571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 9.7647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4924 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8060 to the December average rate of 9.9093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2571 was up 5.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.6262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,285 HKD

2017 Average 50,222 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 48,824 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,461.85 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.1476

9.7967

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.7870, compared to 10.1456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6413 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7870

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5601 HKD (High: 11.1173 / Low: 10.5572). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2111 HKD (High: 10.4334 / Low: 10.2223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5601

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2111

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 0.4670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.0350) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8271), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2080 (+12.29%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.0350

2017 Avg (April) 9.8271

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1173	10.5572	10.8060
February	11.1560	10.7645	10.9265
March	11.1718	10.7823	10.9540
April	11.2571	10.8064	11.0350
May	10.6820	10.3989	10.5680
June	10.5329	10.2616	10.4322
July	10.4334	10.2223	10.3402
August	10.3011	9.9636	10.1017
September	10.4077	10.0935	10.2205
October	10.3687	9.9687	10.2031
November	10.2786	9.9730	10.0991
December	9.9823	9.7647	9.9093