2018 HKD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8363 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.6972 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7375 SCR

2018 HKD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 1.8363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.6972.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1391 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7793 to the December average rate of 1.7483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8363 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8154, 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 45,908 SCR

2017 Average 43,575 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 42,430 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,477.82 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7856

1.7106

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HKD to SCR 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 1.7363, compared to 1.7388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7363

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1033 SCR (High: 1.8363 / Low: 1.7331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 SCR (High: 1.7339 / Low: 1.7301).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1033

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.7418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0023 (-0.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.7418

2017 Avg (September) 1.7441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8094	1.7418	1.7793
February	1.7905	1.6972	1.7407
March	1.8001	1.7144	1.7401
April	1.7523	1.7132	1.7169
May	1.7879	1.7108	1.7190
June	1.7276	1.7137	1.7217
July	1.7305	1.7238	1.7261
August	1.7339	1.7301	1.7314
September	1.8363	1.7331	1.7418
October	1.7724	1.7358	1.7413
November	1.7481	1.7405	1.7438
December	1.7798	1.7410	1.7483