YEARLY HIGH
0.1289 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1179 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1248 CHF

2018 HKD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1289 was down 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1323, 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 3,223 CHF
2017 Average 3,158 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,948 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.68 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1287
0.1186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CHF 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 0.1233, compared to 0.1263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0067 CHF (High: 0.1258 / Low: 0.1191). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CHF (High: 0.1278 / Low: 0.1259).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0067
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1278
2017 Avg (November) 0.1270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1258 0.1191 0.1229
February 0.1207 0.1179 0.1195
March 0.1219 0.1197 0.1209
April 0.1262 0.1216 0.1234
May 0.1281 0.1255 0.1271
June 0.1271 0.1250 0.1262
July 0.1278 0.1259 0.1267
August 0.1271 0.1233 0.1260
September 0.1254 0.1223 0.1236
October 0.1285 0.1256 0.1268
November 0.1289 0.1268 0.1278
December 0.1278 0.1256 0.1269