2018 HKD to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

45.7790 MRO

YEARLY LOW

26.5446 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.3397 MRO

2018 HKD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 45.7790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 26.5446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.2345 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.3856 to the December average rate of 45.6414, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 45.7790 was down 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.0057, 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 1,144,476 MRO

2017 Average 1,154,647 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 663,614 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480,862.14 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

45.7738

44.1856

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MRO 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 45.3575, compared to 45.3219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.3575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.3219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 19.0849 MRO (High: 45.6295 / Low: 26.5446). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1030 MRO (High: 45.6577 / Low: 45.5547).

October Spread (Volatile) ±19.0849

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2530 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 45.5710) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.7552), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1842 (-2.53%).

2018 Avg (September) 45.5710

2017 Avg (September) 46.7552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.4804	45.1747	45.3856
February	45.5060	45.3636	45.4373
March	45.4815	45.2429	45.3590
April	45.4857	44.9441	45.2979
May	45.4155	45.2854	45.3267
June	45.4143	45.2904	45.3386
July	45.4628	45.2892	45.3692
August	45.5440	45.2881	45.4300
September	45.7790	45.4745	45.5710
October	45.6295	26.5446	44.3180
November	45.6577	45.5547	45.6019
December	45.7422	45.5633	45.6414