2018 HKD to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1768 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1667 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1721 SGD

2018 HKD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1768. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.1667.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1690 to the December average rate of 0.1753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1768 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1870, 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 4,420 SGD

2017 Average 4,429 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 4,168 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.40 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1769

0.1669

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HKD to SGD 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 0.1693, compared to 0.1750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1693

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0046 SGD (High: 0.1744 / Low: 0.1698). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SGD (High: 0.1767 / Low: 0.1751).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1760) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1742), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+1.05%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1760

2017 Avg (October) 0.1742

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1712	0.1671	0.1690
February	0.1703	0.1673	0.1688
March	0.1689	0.1667	0.1677
April	0.1693	0.1667	0.1677
May	0.1718	0.1696	0.1706
June	0.1744	0.1698	0.1718
July	0.1745	0.1727	0.1736
August	0.1758	0.1735	0.1744
September	0.1757	0.1740	0.1750
October	0.1768	0.1752	0.1760
November	0.1767	0.1751	0.1756
December	0.1763	0.1740	0.1753