2018 HKD to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.3703 GMD

YEARLY LOW

6.0028 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1359 GMD

2018 HKD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 6.3703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 6.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3675 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1386 to the December average rate of 6.3242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.3703 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1000, 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 159,258 GMD

2017 Average 146,986 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 150,070 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,187.61 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.3610

5.9776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to GMD 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 6.0442, compared to 6.2277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0442

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1890 GMD (High: 6.3044 / Low: 6.1154). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 GMD (High: 6.0124 / Low: 6.0049).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1890

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.3291) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0715), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2576 (+4.24%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.3291

2017 Avg (November) 6.0715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.2263	6.0852	6.1386
February	6.1280	6.0267	6.0523
March	6.0777	6.0178	6.0337
April	6.0382	6.0028	6.0172
May	6.0124	6.0049	6.0095
June	6.0243	6.0058	6.0138
July	6.1256	6.0107	6.0782
August	6.1401	6.1147	6.1282
September	6.3044	6.1154	6.1933
October	6.3354	6.2887	6.3131
November	6.3703	6.3136	6.3291
December	6.3468	6.2957	6.3242