2018 HKD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9869 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.4754 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6874 LSL

2018 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.9869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.4754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5115 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5587 to the December average rate of 1.8235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9869 was up 7.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8567, 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 49,673 LSL

2017 Average 42,701 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 36,886 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,786.82 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9184

1.4752

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HKD to LSL 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 1.5686, compared to 1.8061 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8061

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1818 LSL (High: 1.9869 / Low: 1.8051). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0453 LSL (High: 1.5303 / Low: 1.4850).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1818

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0540 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0540

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8815) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1984 (+11.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8815

2017 Avg (September) 1.6831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5953	1.5135	1.5587
February	1.5547	1.4754	1.5132
March	1.5303	1.4850	1.5121
April	1.5882	1.5069	1.5412
May	1.6236	1.5624	1.5978
June	1.7608	1.6028	1.6888
July	1.7654	1.6690	1.7087
August	1.8624	1.6835	1.7694
September	1.9869	1.8051	1.8815
October	1.9028	1.8074	1.8539
November	1.8467	1.7504	1.7999
December	1.8597	1.7474	1.8235