YEARLY HIGH
1.9293 NAD
YEARLY LOW
1.4757 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6870 NAD

2018 HKD to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.9293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.4757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4536 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5585 to the December average rate of 1.8202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9293 was up 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8521, 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 48,233 NAD
2017 Average 42,690 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 36,892 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,340.55 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9006
1.4762
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NAD 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 1.5677, compared to 1.8063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1672 NAD (High: 1.8520 / Low: 1.6848). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0526 NAD (High: 1.5354 / Low: 1.4828).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1672
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0526

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 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8652) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1816 (+10.79%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.8652
2017 Avg (September) 1.6836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5953 1.5088 1.5585
February 1.5543 1.4757 1.5124
March 1.5354 1.4828 1.5116
April 1.5848 1.5066 1.5422
May 1.6236 1.5624 1.5947
June 1.7602 1.6031 1.6869
July 1.7648 1.6696 1.7147
August 1.8520 1.6848 1.7854
September 1.9293 1.8066 1.8652
October 1.8979 1.8071 1.8509
November 1.8470 1.7504 1.8011
December 1.8597 1.7490 1.8202