2018 HKD to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1742 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1568 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1654 CAD

2018 HKD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1590 to the December average rate of 0.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1742 was down 1.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1767, 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 4,356 CAD

2017 Average 4,164 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 3,919 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.90 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1733

0.1577

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CAD 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 0.1630, compared to 0.1677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0072 CAD (High: 0.1640 / Low: 0.1568). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1699 / Low: 0.1671).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0072

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1720

2017 Avg (December) 0.1633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1607	0.1573	0.1590
February	0.1640	0.1568	0.1608
March	0.1670	0.1635	0.1649
April	0.1645	0.1600	0.1624
May	0.1661	0.1627	0.1640
June	0.1699	0.1647	0.1672
July	0.1689	0.1659	0.1673
August	0.1677	0.1644	0.1662
September	0.1679	0.1640	0.1662
October	0.1678	0.1636	0.1662
November	0.1699	0.1671	0.1686
December	0.1742	0.1689	0.1720