2018 HKD to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5367 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.4915 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5149 MYR

2018 HKD to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 0.5367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.4915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5058 to the December average rate of 0.5334, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5367 was down 7.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5799, 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 13,418 MYR

2017 Average 13,794 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 12,288 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,129.47 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5382

0.4914

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HKD to MYR 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 0.5025, compared to 0.5273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0248 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5025

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0241 MYR (High: 0.5197 / Low: 0.4956). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MYR (High: 0.5336 / Low: 0.5283).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0241

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.5343) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.5343

2017 Avg (November) 0.5341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5197	0.4956	0.5058
February	0.5062	0.4970	0.5003
March	0.5019	0.4915	0.4979
April	0.4997	0.4921	0.4953
May	0.5154	0.4996	0.5059
June	0.5151	0.5062	0.5095
July	0.5180	0.5125	0.5158
August	0.5258	0.5181	0.5215
September	0.5300	0.5245	0.5281
October	0.5336	0.5283	0.5307
November	0.5367	0.5303	0.5343
December	0.5364	0.5277	0.5334