2018 HKD to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.5954 LRD

YEARLY LOW

15.5339 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.3645 LRD

2018 HKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 20.5954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 15.5339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0614 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.2239 to the December average rate of 20.1486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.5954 was up 28.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.0820, 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 514,884 LRD

2017 Average 335,128 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 388,348 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,535.94 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.5514

15.7450

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to LRD 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 16.8337, compared to 19.8953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8337

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 1.4929 LRD (High: 20.5954 / Low: 19.1024). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1093 LRD (High: 16.7659 / Low: 16.6566).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.4929

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1093

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 19.7800) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.8765), the exchange rate shifted by +7.9036 (+66.55%).

2018 Avg (July) 19.7800

2017 Avg (July) 11.8765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.5273	15.6800	16.2239
February	16.6786	15.5339	16.1456
March	16.7659	16.6566	16.7175
April	16.8084	16.6189	16.7050
May	17.6190	16.6930	17.0581
June	19.1006	17.6280	18.1520
July	20.5954	19.1024	19.7800
August	19.6954	19.3096	19.5503
September	20.3851	19.6486	19.7559
October	20.0455	19.8545	19.9861
November	20.2129	19.9919	20.1508
December	20.2572	20.0441	20.1486