YEARLY HIGH
0.2365 ANG
YEARLY LOW
0.2249 ANG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2295 ANG

2018 HKD to ANG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to ANG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.2365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.2249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 ANG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2282 to the December average rate of 0.2271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2365 was up 2.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2307, 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 5,913 ANG
2017 Average 5,713 ANG
Yearly Trough Low 5,622 ANG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.26 ANG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2360
0.2255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ANG 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 0.2283, compared to 0.2306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0097 ANG (High: 0.2364 / Low: 0.2268). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 ANG (High: 0.2286 / Low: 0.2280).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.2352) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+3.42%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.2352
2017 Avg (August) 0.2274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2293 0.2267 0.2282
February 0.2286 0.2280 0.2283
March 0.2280 0.2269 0.2276
April 0.2276 0.2265 0.2274
May 0.2289 0.2272 0.2285
June 0.2314 0.2286 0.2301
July 0.2362 0.2311 0.2344
August 0.2365 0.2342 0.2352
September 0.2364 0.2268 0.2343
October 0.2268 0.2254 0.2264
November 0.2270 0.2249 0.2266
December 0.2280 0.2264 0.2271