2018 HKD to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

767.0131 PYG

YEARLY LOW

695.5083 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

731.4599 PYG

2018 HKD to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 767.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 695.5083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 71.5048 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 722.0772 to the December average rate of 757.6503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 767.0131 was up 2.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 749.6309, 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 19,175,328 PYG

2017 Average 18,072,302 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 17,387,707 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,787,620.74 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

764.6560

698.3124

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HKD to PYG 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 715.3404, compared to 747.5795 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.2391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 715.3404

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 747.5795

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 24.1558 PYG (High: 730.4185 / Low: 706.2628). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0860 PYG (High: 708.6522 / Low: 702.5662).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.1558

April Spread (Stable) ±6.0860

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.9408 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.9408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 759.1274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 727.0034), the exchange rate shifted by +32.1240 (+4.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 759.1274

2017 Avg (October) 727.0034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	727.2521	713.7910	722.0772
February	724.5033	711.9154	715.7819
March	710.8728	695.5083	703.8411
April	708.6522	702.5662	706.4063
May	730.4185	706.2628	718.1136
June	732.8740	720.2562	725.8222
July	732.9174	724.8668	728.4985
August	745.4598	730.3647	734.7559
September	754.8286	741.5014	746.8684
October	767.0131	751.7899	759.1274
November	766.5158	750.5509	758.5762
December	764.0859	754.9083	757.6503