YEARLY HIGH
0.2019 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1667 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1796 BND

2018 HKD to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.2019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.1667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1690 to the December average rate of 0.2007, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2019 was up 7.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1872, 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 5,049 BND
2017 Average 4,429 BND
Yearly Trough Low 4,166 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 882.15 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2040
0.1645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to BND 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 0.1714, compared to 0.1879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0271 BND (High: 0.2015 / Low: 0.1744). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BND (High: 0.1701 / Low: 0.1675).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0271
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0284 (+16.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2007
2017 Avg (December) 0.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1711 0.1668 0.1690
February 0.1701 0.1675 0.1688
March 0.1696 0.1667 0.1678
April 0.1705 0.1667 0.1678
May 0.1856 0.1684 0.1722
June 0.1926 0.1684 0.1829
July 0.1926 0.1711 0.1809
August 0.1925 0.1738 0.1919
September 0.1935 0.1745 0.1887
October 0.1805 0.1757 0.1797
November 0.2015 0.1744 0.1854
December 0.2019 0.1762 0.2007