2018 HKD to CVE Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |