2018 HKD to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1178.1498 GNF

YEARLY LOW

1138.0956 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1154.7398 GNF

2018 HKD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1178.1498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1138.0956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0542 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1152.0315 to the December average rate of 1170.4385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1178.1498 was down 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1226.2879, 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 29,453,746 GNF

2017 Average 29,272,277 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 28,452,391 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001,354.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1172.6068

1146.5868

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HKD to GNF 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 1150.2664, compared to 1159.2132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.9468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1150.2664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1159.2132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 22.6516 GNF (High: 1173.3654 / Low: 1150.7137). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0600 GNF (High: 1152.2455 / Low: 1149.1856).

November Spread (Volatile) ±22.6516

June Spread (Stable) ±3.0600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.7896 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1170.4385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1154.3317), the exchange rate shifted by +16.1068 (+1.40%).

2018 Avg (December) 1170.4385

2017 Avg (December) 1154.3317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1156.4650	1147.5449	1152.0315
February	1154.8156	1150.0025	1151.6049
March	1151.3694	1146.5041	1148.8153
April	1151.1030	1143.3150	1149.3177
May	1151.9006	1146.5782	1148.7551
June	1152.2455	1149.1856	1151.0740
July	1158.6799	1150.0207	1153.1064
August	1159.1840	1138.0956	1152.6027
September	1165.9843	1152.2059	1156.7401
October	1164.6235	1149.5660	1158.7161
November	1173.3654	1150.7137	1163.6754
December	1178.1498	1160.0368	1170.4385