YEARLY HIGH
2.6564 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.2937 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4527 MXN

2018 HKD to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2.6564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 2.2937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3627 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4183 to the December average rate of 2.5677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6564 was down 6.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8271, 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 66,410 MXN
2017 Average 60,676 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 57,343 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,066.57 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6078
2.3168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to MXN 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 2.4313, compared to 2.4741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2008 MXN (High: 2.5909 / Low: 2.3902). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 MXN (High: 2.4133 / Low: 2.3445).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1621 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5830) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3283), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2547 (+10.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5830
2017 Avg (June) 2.3283

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5157 2.3639 2.4183
February 2.4133 2.3445 2.3833
March 2.4077 2.3134 2.3714
April 2.4154 2.2937 2.3411
May 2.5417 2.4143 2.4904
June 2.6564 2.5158 2.5830
July 2.5452 2.3614 2.4209
August 2.4444 2.3514 2.4011
September 2.4691 2.3856 2.4240
October 2.5909 2.3902 2.4471
November 2.6341 2.5175 2.5835
December 2.6286 2.5090 2.5677