2018 HKD to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HKD to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HKD to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 79.7874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 71.8847.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.9027 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5372 to the December average rate of 76.5223, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 79.7874 was up 4.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.1256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HKD to CRC Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 72.4292, compared to 74.7344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3052 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.4098 CRC (High: 77.3751 / Low: 73.9653). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2672 CRC (High: 72.2247 / Low: 71.9576).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4237 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 77.9460) against the same month in 2017 (average: 72.7901), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1559 (+7.08%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72.8654 | 72.0202 | 72.5372 |
| February | 73.3448 | 72.5628 | 73.0279 |
| March | 72.8291 | 72.1723 | 72.5080 |
| April | 72.2674 | 71.8847 | 72.1387 |
| May | 72.2247 | 71.9576 | 72.1067 |
| June | 72.4824 | 72.0348 | 72.2564 |
| July | 72.4671 | 72.1909 | 72.2751 |
| August | 72.8910 | 72.1289 | 72.3196 |
| September | 74.5160 | 72.8910 | 73.8963 |
| October | 77.3751 | 73.9653 | 75.4469 |
| November | 79.7874 | 76.4974 | 77.9460 |
| December | 77.2236 | 76.2674 | 76.5223 |