YEARLY HIGH
2788.3507 KMF
YEARLY LOW
50.4364 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.8154 KMF

2018 HKD to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2788.3507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 50.4364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2737.9143 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 51.6022 to the December average rate of 55.3210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2788.3507 was up 4515.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 60.4096, 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 69,708,768 KMF
2017 Average 1,400,351 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,260,911 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,447,856.42 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

155.9005
41.3772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KMF 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 51.8971, compared to 69.7337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.8366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.8971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2733.4564 KMF (High: 2788.3507 / Low: 54.8943). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7432 KMF (High: 55.7231 / Low: 54.9800).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2733.4564
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 91.0359 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -91.0359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 146.3569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 53.7662), the exchange rate shifted by +92.5906 (+172.21%).

2018 Avg (November) 146.3569
2017 Avg (November) 53.7662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.8133 50.4364 51.6022
February 51.5252 50.4469 50.9738
March 51.5463 50.4389 50.9208
April 51.8927 50.6611 51.1413
May 54.0987 51.7012 52.9617
June 54.2954 53.1644 53.7826
July 54.2033 53.4133 53.6761
August 55.2572 53.7799 54.4239
September 54.2872 53.4816 53.9404
October 55.5354 54.2136 54.6837
November 2788.3507 54.8943 146.3569
December 55.7231 54.9800 55.3210