YEARLY HIGH
46.7463 NGN
YEARLY LOW
45.7363 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.0989 NGN

2018 HKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 46.7463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 45.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0100 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.0578 to the December average rate of 46.5382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 46.7463 was down 0.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 47.1942, 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 1,168,658 NGN
2017 Average 1,070,503 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,143,408 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,250.42 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.6070
45.7819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NGN 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 45.9544, compared to 46.2435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.9544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.2435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.7924 NGN (High: 46.5860 / Low: 45.7937). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1585 NGN (High: 45.9053 / Low: 45.7468).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.7924
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1571 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.5382) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.0507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4875 (+1.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.5382
2017 Avg (December) 46.0507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.3153 45.8044 46.0578
February 46.1763 46.0173 46.0885
March 46.0759 45.8319 45.9314
April 45.9053 45.7468 45.8506
May 46.0188 45.7949 45.8894
June 46.0261 45.8283 45.9084
July 46.1279 45.7363 45.9506
August 46.2020 45.8606 45.9921
September 46.5860 45.7937 46.1984
October 46.4694 46.1917 46.3545
November 46.5807 46.0656 46.4269
December 46.7463 46.4489 46.5382