2018 HKD to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

145.8837 KRW

YEARLY LOW

134.3739 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

140.4035 KRW

2018 HKD to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 145.8837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 134.3739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5098 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 136.3183 to the December average rate of 143.6419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 145.8837 was down 6.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 155.6138, 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 3,647,093 KRW

2017 Average 3,626,711 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 3,359,348 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287,744.57 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

145.4368

135.3947

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to KRW 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 137.3201, compared to 143.4869 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 137.3201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 143.4869

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.3238 KRW (High: 143.1832 / Low: 135.8594). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2447 KRW (High: 137.3437 / Low: 135.0990).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.3238

January Spread (Stable) ±2.2447

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3669 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 144.5999) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.2159), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6159 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 144.5999

2017 Avg (October) 145.2159

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	137.3437	135.0990	136.3183
February	140.2625	136.0694	138.0321
March	138.3508	135.1346	136.6652
April	137.9146	134.3739	136.2315
May	138.2953	135.7177	137.1539
June	143.1832	135.8594	139.5198
July	144.6592	141.8337	142.9741
August	144.8846	141.1093	142.8454
September	144.9327	141.7921	142.9073
October	145.8837	142.2074	144.5999
November	145.3359	142.5992	143.9528
December	144.9796	141.9260	143.6419