YEARLY HIGH
1.1736 SEK
YEARLY LOW
1.0029 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1096 SEK

2018 HKD to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.1736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 1.0029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1706 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0290 to the December average rate of 1.1555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1736 was down 0.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1802, 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 29,340 SEK
2017 Average 27,406 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 25,073 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,266.15 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1702
1.0161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SEK 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 1.0708, compared to 1.1484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0572 SEK (High: 1.1144 / Low: 1.0572). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0185 SEK (High: 1.1676 / Low: 1.1491).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0572
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0185

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.1557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0333), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1224 (+11.85%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.1557
2017 Avg (August) 1.0333

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0531 1.0066 1.0290
February 1.0597 1.0029 1.0289
March 1.0651 1.0411 1.0510
April 1.1144 1.0572 1.0784
May 1.1434 1.0941 1.1153
June 1.1509 1.0967 1.1223
July 1.1427 1.1108 1.1245
August 1.1736 1.1222 1.1557
September 1.1659 1.1186 1.1431
October 1.1696 1.1369 1.1541
November 1.1676 1.1491 1.1573
December 1.1643 1.1408 1.1555