YEARLY HIGH
8.8883 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.6747 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7316 KGS

2018 HKD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 8.8883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 8.6747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2136 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8297 to the December average rate of 8.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.8883 was down 0.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.9600, 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 222,207 KGS
2017 Average 220,596 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 216,868 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,339.31 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.8446
8.6653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KGS 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 8.7351, compared to 8.7282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1459 KGS (High: 8.8883 / Low: 8.7424). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 KGS (High: 8.6816 / Low: 8.6790).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1459
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.8297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1111 (-1.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.8297
2017 Avg (January) 8.9408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8883 8.7424 8.8297
February 8.8126 8.6893 8.7367
March 8.7007 8.6859 8.6931
April 8.7298 8.6980 8.7139
May 8.7786 8.6964 8.7334
June 8.7187 8.6747 8.7038
July 8.7061 8.6799 8.6935
August 8.6816 8.6790 8.6802
September 8.7252 8.6793 8.6937
October 8.7548 8.7035 8.7418
November 8.7842 8.7675 8.7759
December 8.8036 8.7691 8.7839