YEARLY HIGH
4.1642 NIO
YEARLY LOW
3.9346 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0399 NIO

2018 HKD to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.1642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.9346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2297 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9595 to the December average rate of 4.1471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.1642 was up 5.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9647, 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 104,106 NIO
2017 Average 96,214 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 98,364 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,742.04 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.1658
3.9408
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NIO 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 3.9853, compared to 4.0944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0650 NIO (High: 4.1329 / Low: 4.0679). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0218 NIO (High: 3.9880 / Low: 3.9662).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0650
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0218

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.1471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9459), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2012 (+5.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.1471
2017 Avg (December) 3.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9855 3.9346 3.9595
February 3.9977 3.9696 3.9829
March 3.9880 3.9662 3.9737
April 3.9868 3.9547 3.9756
May 4.0225 3.9746 3.9958
June 4.0406 4.0143 4.0244
July 4.0636 4.0169 4.0411
August 4.0802 4.0425 4.0614
September 4.1329 4.0679 4.0881
October 4.1202 4.0846 4.1042
November 4.1397 4.0977 4.1245
December 4.1642 4.1391 4.1471