2018 HKD to ALL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2885 ALL

YEARLY LOW

13.2973 ALL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7869 ALL

2018 HKD to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 14.2885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 13.2973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9912 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0002 to the December average rate of 13.8733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2885 was down 14.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.7199, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 357,213 ALL

2017 Average 381,757 ALL

Yearly Trough Low 332,432 ALL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,780.88 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.0624

13.3679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ALL 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 13.6981, compared to 13.8758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.6981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5820 ALL (High: 14.2885 / Low: 13.7065). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1503 ALL (High: 13.8128 / Low: 13.6625).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5820

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2572 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2572

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.0002) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.5366), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5364 (-15.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.0002

2017 Avg (January) 16.5366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.2885	13.7065	14.0002
February	13.9321	13.5544	13.7430
March	13.8131	13.3903	13.5680
April	13.5657	13.2973	13.4258
May	13.9439	13.5247	13.6831
June	13.9056	13.4184	13.7686
July	13.8128	13.6625	13.7373
August	14.1216	13.6976	13.8772
September	13.9357	13.7542	13.8556
October	14.0476	13.8046	13.9066
November	14.1137	13.9068	14.0045
December	14.0316	13.7091	13.8733