2018 HKD to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2127 MDL

YEARLY LOW

2.0845 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1439 MDL

2018 HKD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 2.0845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1283 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1675 to the December average rate of 2.1957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2127 was down 15.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6080, 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 55,318 MDL

2017 Average 59,189 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 52,112 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,206.71 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2056

2.0859

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HKD to MDL 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 2.1306, compared to 2.1573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0671 MDL (High: 2.1977 / Low: 2.1306). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0285 MDL (High: 2.1130 / Low: 2.0845).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0285

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0357 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0357

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1957

2017 Avg (December) 2.1988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1977	2.1306	2.1675
February	2.1554	2.1151	2.1319
March	2.1331	2.0969	2.1132
April	2.1130	2.0845	2.0959
May	2.1672	2.1024	2.1252
June	2.1657	2.1339	2.1499
July	2.1547	2.1104	2.1292
August	2.1407	2.1022	2.1188
September	2.1627	2.1230	2.1444
October	2.1908	2.1538	2.1702
November	2.2033	2.1703	2.1856
December	2.2127	2.1625	2.1957