YEARLY HIGH
65.9918 SYP
YEARLY LOW
65.5647 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.7118 SYP

2018 HKD to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 65.9918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 65.5647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4271 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.8688 to the December average rate of 65.8421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 65.9918 was down 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 66.0482, 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 1,649,794 SYP
2017 Average 1,067,238 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,639,117 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,677.20 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

65.8945
65.5855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to SYP 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 65.7090, compared to 65.7147 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) 65.7090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3943 SYP (High: 65.9918 / Low: 65.5975). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0619 SYP (High: 65.6620 / Low: 65.6001).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3943
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.1632 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 65.7150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 65.9076), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1926 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (September) 65.7150
2017 Avg (September) 65.9076

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 65.9116 65.8306 65.8688
February 65.8838 65.7911 65.8421
March 65.7937 65.6042 65.6789
April 65.6620 65.6001 65.6186
May 65.6737 65.5647 65.6167
June 65.6965 65.6075 65.6290
July 65.7092 65.5919 65.6258
August 65.6717 65.5943 65.6113
September 65.9918 65.5975 65.7150
October 65.7865 65.6481 65.7103
November 65.8601 65.7175 65.7834
December 65.9858 65.7278 65.8421