YEARLY HIGH
0.1137 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1022 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1081 EUR

2018 HKD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1048 to the December average rate of 0.1124, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1137 was down 8.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1238, 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 2,842 EUR
2017 Average 2,845 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,555 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.46 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1133
0.1025
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to EUR 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 0.1054, compared to 0.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 EUR (High: 0.1072 / Low: 0.1029). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 EUR (High: 0.1095 / Low: 0.1084).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+3.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1124
2017 Avg (November) 0.1091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1072 0.1029 0.1048
February 0.1048 0.1022 0.1036
March 0.1041 0.1023 0.1034
April 0.1055 0.1029 0.1038
May 0.1105 0.1062 0.1078
June 0.1102 0.1080 0.1091
July 0.1095 0.1084 0.1090
August 0.1123 0.1088 0.1104
September 0.1102 0.1083 0.1095
October 0.1127 0.1101 0.1111
November 0.1137 0.1115 0.1124
December 0.1132 0.1111 0.1124