2018 HKD to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

115.3165 KPW

YEARLY LOW

114.6375 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

114.8326 KPW

2018 HKD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 115.3165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 114.6375.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6790 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.0998 to the December average rate of 115.0625, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 115.3165 was down 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 116.0749, 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 2,882,912 KPW

2017 Average 2,887,423 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 2,865,938 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,973.95 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

115.1444

114.6092

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KPW 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 114.8296, compared to 114.8356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.8296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.8356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6063 KPW (High: 115.2479 / Low: 114.6416). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 KPW (High: 114.6723 / Low: 114.6375).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6063

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2849 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2849

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 115.0625) against the same month in 2017 (average: 115.1993), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1368 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 115.0625

2017 Avg (December) 115.1993

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	115.1730	115.0314	115.0998
February	115.1300	114.9770	115.0658
March	114.9814	114.6504	114.7809
April	114.7513	114.6431	114.6755
May	114.7283	114.6460	114.6684
June	114.7147	114.6504	114.6872
July	114.7498	114.6504	114.6778
August	114.6723	114.6375	114.6538
September	115.2479	114.6416	114.8312
October	114.9682	114.7264	114.8254
November	115.1035	114.8439	114.9628
December	115.3165	114.8655	115.0625