YEARLY HIGH
12.5616 CVE
YEARLY LOW
11.3171 CVE
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9548 CVE

2018 HKD to CVE Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to CVE exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 12.5616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 11.3171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2445 CVE. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6126 to the December average rate of 12.4224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.5616 was down 7.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.5861, 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 314,040 CVE
2017 Average 314,694 CVE
Yearly Trough Low 282,928 CVE
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,112.75 CVE purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.5203
11.3465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to CVE 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 11.6644, compared to 12.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6644
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5434 CVE (High: 11.8705 / Low: 11.3271). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1548 CVE (High: 12.1702 / Low: 12.0155).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5434
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1548

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.4224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.9606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4618 (+3.86%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.4224
2017 Avg (December) 11.9606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8705 11.3271 11.6126
February 11.5959 11.3422 11.4608
March 11.5914 11.3171 11.4443
April 11.6686 11.3887 11.4936
May 12.1530 11.7100 11.9006
June 12.1813 11.8791 12.0742
July 12.1443 11.9464 12.0515
August 12.4267 12.0450 12.2017
September 12.1702 12.0155 12.0975
October 12.4574 12.1687 12.2863
November 12.5169 12.3319 12.4124
December 12.5616 12.3217 12.4224