YEARLY HIGH
3.7076 UAH
YEARLY LOW
3.3004 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4704 UAH

2018 HKD to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 3.7076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 3.3004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4071 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6426 to the December average rate of 3.5471, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7076 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.5982, 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 92,689 UAH
2017 Average 85,332 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 82,511 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,178.13 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6735
3.3028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to UAH 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 3.4136, compared to 3.5272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1661 UAH (High: 3.6003 / Low: 3.4341). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 UAH (High: 3.3547 / Low: 3.3173).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1661
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1715 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1715

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.6426) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1300 (+3.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.6426
2017 Avg (January) 3.5126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7076 3.5489 3.6426
February 3.5619 3.4174 3.4711
March 3.4434 3.3078 3.3546
April 3.3776 3.3004 3.3337
May 3.3547 3.3173 3.3360
June 3.3768 3.3158 3.3434
July 3.4211 3.3391 3.3612
August 3.6003 3.4341 3.5060
September 3.6279 3.5752 3.5976
October 3.6147 3.5622 3.5842
November 3.6218 3.5169 3.5670
December 3.6197 3.4928 3.5471