2018 HKD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.0983 KZT

YEARLY LOW

40.6423 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0145 KZT

2018 HKD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 49.0983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 40.6423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4560 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8065 to the December average rate of 47.5691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.0983 was up 10.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.3858, 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 1,227,457 KZT

2017 Average 1,046,459 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,016,056 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 211,400.09 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.2336

40.2594

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HKD to KZT 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 41.6811, compared to 46.3479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6668 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.6811

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.3479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.0771 KZT (High: 48.4791 / Low: 45.4021). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5509 KZT (High: 42.1164 / Low: 41.5656).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0771

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5509

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6476 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6476

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 47.5691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 42.7322), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8369 (+11.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 47.5691

2017 Avg (December) 42.7322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.6385	40.9404	41.8065
February	41.8565	40.7515	41.1590
March	41.2034	40.6429	40.9240
April	42.0338	40.6423	41.4122
May	42.1164	41.5656	41.8814
June	43.5218	42.2013	42.9038
July	44.2386	43.4837	43.8787
August	46.3681	44.4049	45.5541
September	48.4791	45.4021	46.8265
October	47.6408	46.3141	46.9133
November	47.9032	46.7733	47.3460
December	49.0983	47.2901	47.5691