YEARLY HIGH
0.4894 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4247 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4608 PLN

2018 HKD to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4247.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0648 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4362 to the December average rate of 0.4821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4894 was down 9.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5437, 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 12,236 PLN
2017 Average 12,110 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 10,616 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,619.01 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4884
0.4264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to PLN 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 0.4451, compared to 0.4765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4451
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0265 PLN (High: 0.4788 / Low: 0.4524). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 PLN (High: 0.4859 / Low: 0.4777).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0265
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4832) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4612), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0220 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4832
2017 Avg (November) 0.4612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4492 0.4252 0.4362
February 0.4377 0.4247 0.4316
March 0.4402 0.4307 0.4353
April 0.4470 0.4272 0.4353
May 0.4788 0.4524 0.4620
June 0.4807 0.4616 0.4700
July 0.4815 0.4648 0.4712
August 0.4854 0.4652 0.4731
September 0.4757 0.4646 0.4710
October 0.4893 0.4725 0.4782
November 0.4894 0.4790 0.4832
December 0.4859 0.4777 0.4821