2018 HKD to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.0105 ISK

YEARLY LOW

12.4705 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.8078 ISK

2018 HKD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 16.0105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 12.4705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5400 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1379 to the December average rate of 15.4057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0105 was up 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.0530, 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 400,262 ISK

2017 Average 342,103 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 311,762 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,500.08 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.0047

12.3863

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to ISK 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 13.0453, compared to 14.5703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0453

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.5703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.2240 ISK (High: 15.5137 / Low: 14.2897). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3343 ISK (High: 13.0928 / Low: 12.7586).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2240

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2975 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2975

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.7032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.3402), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3630 (+17.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 15.7032

2017 Avg (November) 13.3402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4354	12.8426	13.1379
February	13.0928	12.7586	12.9078
March	12.8805	12.4705	12.6878
April	12.9284	12.5256	12.6945
May	13.5730	12.9518	13.2356
June	13.9185	13.3308	13.6080
July	13.6939	13.3224	13.5661
August	13.9438	13.5492	13.7139
September	14.4486	13.7144	14.0913
October	15.5137	14.2897	14.9418
November	16.0105	15.4020	15.7032
December	15.8445	14.8356	15.4057