2018 HKD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1982 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.1726 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1845 NZD

2018 HKD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.1726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0256 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1763 to the December average rate of 0.1879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1982 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1882, 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 4,956 NZD

2017 Average 4,516 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 4,316 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 639.86 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1976

0.1730

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to NZD 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 0.1784, compared to 0.1907 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1784

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1907

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0084 NZD (High: 0.1810 / Low: 0.1726). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 NZD (High: 0.1776 / Low: 0.1740).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1956) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1819), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0137 (+7.52%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1956

2017 Avg (October) 0.1819

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1806	0.1734	0.1763
February	0.1773	0.1728	0.1750
March	0.1776	0.1740	0.1759
April	0.1810	0.1726	0.1761
May	0.1856	0.1810	0.1833
June	0.1887	0.1811	0.1837
July	0.1900	0.1861	0.1876
August	0.1943	0.1875	0.1912
September	0.1955	0.1909	0.1934
October	0.1982	0.1934	0.1956
November	0.1922	0.1857	0.1885
December	0.1906	0.1846	0.1879