2018 HKD to SVC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1239 SVC

YEARLY LOW

1.1086 SVC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1164 SVC

2018 HKD to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1.1239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.1086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0153 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1188 to the December average rate of 1.1187, 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 1.1239 was down 0.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1340, 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 28,098 SVC

2017 Average 28,064 SVC

Yearly Trough Low 27,715 SVC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 382.48 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1194

1.1138

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HKD to SVC 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 1.1164, compared to 1.1163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0125 SVC (High: 1.1239 / Low: 1.1114). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 SVC (High: 1.1204 / Low: 1.1177).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0125

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1279), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1188

2017 Avg (January) 1.1279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1239	1.1114	1.1188
February	1.1204	1.1177	1.1189
March	1.1178	1.1124	1.1158
April	1.1159	1.1103	1.1148
May	1.1178	1.1128	1.1150
June	1.1177	1.1137	1.1152
July	1.1178	1.1143	1.1150
August	1.1158	1.1102	1.1143
September	1.1214	1.1140	1.1166
October	1.1180	1.1109	1.1161
November	1.1189	1.1086	1.1171
December	1.1211	1.1157	1.1187