2018 HKD to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8963 DJF

YEARLY LOW

22.4777 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.6906 DJF

2018 HKD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 22.8963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 22.4777.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4186 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8543 to the December average rate of 22.7600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.8963 was down 0.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 23.0785, 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 572,407 DJF

2017 Average 573,582 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 561,942 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,464.96 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.8859

22.5073

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to DJF 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 22.6660, compared to 22.7152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6660

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2165 DJF (High: 22.8315 / Low: 22.6150). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 DJF (High: 22.6854 / Low: 22.6728).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2165

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 22.8543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.0398), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1855 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 22.8543

2017 Avg (January) 23.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8963	22.8027	22.8543
February	22.8315	22.6150	22.7024
March	22.6132	22.5415	22.5812
April	22.5636	22.4777	22.5388
May	22.7077	22.5366	22.6345
June	22.6940	22.6753	22.6844
July	22.7013	22.6332	22.6754
August	22.6854	22.6728	22.6809
September	22.7967	22.6788	22.7221
October	22.7445	22.6903	22.7136
November	22.7649	22.7199	22.7389
December	22.8134	22.7242	22.7600