2018 HKD to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1075.0057 SLL

YEARLY LOW

803.1942 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

984.2543 SLL

2018 HKD to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1075.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 803.1942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 271.8115 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 980.2766 to the December average rate of 1072.6379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1075.0057 was up 9.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 981.8513, 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 26,875,142 SLL

2017 Average 23,980,586 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 20,079,854 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,795,287.80 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1098.4535

788.6669

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HKD to SLL 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 964.4739, compared to 1004.0346 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 39.5607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 964.4739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1004.0346

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 239.1657 SLL (High: 1068.9736 / Low: 829.8079). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2543 SLL (High: 1071.7593 / Low: 1069.5051).

August Spread (Volatile) ±239.1657

October Spread (Stable) ±2.2543

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 117.3379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -117.3379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1072.6379) against the same month in 2017 (average: 978.7898), the exchange rate shifted by +93.8481 (+9.59%).

2018 Avg (December) 1072.6379

2017 Avg (December) 978.7898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	983.7464	978.8721	980.2766
February	988.1450	978.5947	981.0716
March	986.2692	976.5120	978.9759
April	988.5828	976.3129	980.4235
May	997.5146	977.8503	991.7169
June	997.4383	803.1942	874.3790
July	830.1257	803.2453	814.4824
August	1068.9736	829.8079	924.4685
September	1074.3669	1068.7149	1070.4824
October	1071.7593	1069.5051	1070.4280
November	1073.0204	1070.6003	1071.7084
December	1075.0057	1070.8018	1072.6379