2018 HKD to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

233.5925 BIF

YEARLY LOW

223.5302 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

226.8213 BIF

2018 HKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 233.5925. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 223.5302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0623 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 225.4790 to the December average rate of 231.0887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 233.5925 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 226.8914, 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 5,839,813 BIF

2017 Average 5,526,736 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 5,588,255 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251,558.42 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

231.6704

224.6911

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HKD to BIF 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 225.6458, compared to 227.9969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 225.6458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 227.9969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 6.2566 BIF (High: 232.1579 / Low: 225.9014). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5642 BIF (High: 227.0185 / Low: 224.4543).

November Spread (Volatile) ±6.2566

February Spread (Stable) ±2.5642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.3792 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 231.0887) against the same month in 2017 (average: 225.1109), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9779 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 231.0887

2017 Avg (December) 225.1109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	226.5532	223.5302	225.4790
February	227.0185	224.4543	225.6519
March	227.2645	223.7640	225.2727
April	227.1627	224.1342	225.7613
May	228.1819	223.9171	225.7288
June	227.5989	223.7601	225.9811
July	227.4682	223.6984	225.6956
August	227.5435	224.5534	226.1860
September	228.6914	225.5365	226.5649
October	231.5553	225.7095	228.5521
November	232.1579	225.9014	229.8940
December	233.5925	228.4685	231.0887