2018 HKD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.6088 JPY

YEARLY LOW

13.3480 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.0867 JPY

2018 HKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 3, valuing the pair at 14.6088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 13.3480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2609 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.1916 to the December average rate of 14.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.6088 was down 3.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.1669, 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 365,221 JPY

2017 Average 359,788 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 333,700 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,521.35 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.5667

13.4234

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to JPY 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 13.8700, compared to 14.3034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4334 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5848 JPY (High: 14.4717 / Low: 13.8869). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1610 JPY (High: 14.1108 / Low: 13.9498).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5848

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1610

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3973 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 14.3806) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4688), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0882 (-0.61%).

2018 Avg (October) 14.3806

2017 Avg (October) 14.4688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	14.4717	13.8869	14.1916
February	14.0830	13.5682	13.7943
March	13.6406	13.3480	13.5186
April	13.9381	13.4787	13.7114
May	14.1438	13.8167	13.9738
June	14.1108	13.9498	14.0304
July	14.4002	14.0718	14.1937
August	14.2308	14.0074	14.1406
September	14.5366	14.0760	14.2958
October	14.6088	14.2663	14.3806
November	14.5563	14.3586	14.4714
December	14.5445	13.9998	14.3382