2018 HKD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

75.2058 SOS

YEARLY LOW

72.8714 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

73.8562 SOS

2018 HKD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 75.2058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 72.8714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3343 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.1502 to the December average rate of 74.1437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.2058 was down 1.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.0481, 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 1,880,144 SOS

2017 Average 1,857,696 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,821,785 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,358.70 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

74.3409

73.3823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SOS 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 73.8473, compared to 73.8652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.8473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.8652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.9162 SOS (High: 75.2058 / Low: 73.2895). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3703 SOS (High: 73.7891 / Low: 73.4188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9162

August Spread (Stable) ±0.3703

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4899 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 74.1502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.4952), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3450 (-0.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 74.1502

2017 Avg (January) 74.4952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	75.2058	73.2895	74.1502
February	74.5520	73.9208	74.2610
March	74.6489	73.6468	74.0914
April	74.2133	72.8816	73.6015
May	74.0107	72.8714	73.4622
June	74.0330	72.8723	73.5176
July	73.9019	73.1950	73.6802
August	73.7891	73.4188	73.6666
September	74.1337	73.5121	73.7875
October	74.0746	73.4521	73.9173
November	74.2801	73.2988	73.9958
December	74.3847	73.7683	74.1437