2018 HKD to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.1156 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.8910 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9730 SDG

2018 HKD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 6.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.8910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2246 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8968 to the December average rate of 6.0851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.1156 was up 581.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8975, 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 152,890 SDG

2017 Average 21,285 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 22,274 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130,616.10 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6053

0.3778

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HKD to SDG 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 2.0406, compared to 3.9054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0406

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.7899 SDG (High: 6.0862 / Low: 2.2964). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 SDG (High: 0.9005 / Low: 0.8910).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.7899

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.0851) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8614), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2237 (+606.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.0851

2017 Avg (December) 0.8614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9005	0.8910	0.8968
February	2.3191	0.8988	2.1348
March	2.3178	2.2930	2.3063
April	2.3145	2.2930	2.3066
May	2.3146	2.2929	2.3015
June	2.3107	2.2915	2.2976
July	2.3022	2.2857	2.2945
August	2.3026	2.2918	2.2958
September	2.3119	2.2920	2.2998
October	6.0862	2.2964	4.3708
November	6.1082	6.0328	6.0864
December	6.1156	6.0656	6.0851