YEARLY HIGH
3.6330 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.4856 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5303 ETB

2018 HKD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.6330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 3.4856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1475 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5108 to the December average rate of 3.6049, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.6330 was up 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5250, 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 90,826 ETB
2017 Average 76,890 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 87,139 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,686.60 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6152
3.4911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ETB 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 3.5089, compared to 3.5517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0717 ETB (High: 3.5793 / Low: 3.5076). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 ETB (High: 3.5116 / Low: 3.5006).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0717
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.6049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5018), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1031 (+2.94%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.6049
2017 Avg (December) 3.5018

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5264 3.4900 3.5108
February 3.5256 3.4988 3.5161
March 3.5195 3.4907 3.5071
April 3.5125 3.4856 3.5015
May 3.5116 3.5006 3.5061
June 3.5201 3.4943 3.5119
July 3.5381 3.4856 3.5131
August 3.5355 3.5025 3.5211
September 3.5793 3.5076 3.5380
October 3.5826 3.5180 3.5570
November 3.5987 3.5376 3.5763
December 3.6330 3.5620 3.6049