2018 HKD to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1281 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1274 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1276 USD

2018 HKD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.1274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1279 to the December average rate of 0.1278, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1281 was down 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1290, 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 3,203 USD

2017 Average 3,208 USD

Yearly Trough Low 3,184 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.86 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1279

0.1273

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HKD to USD 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 0.1276, compared to 0.1276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 USD (High: 0.1281 / Low: 0.1274). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.1274 / Low: 0.1274).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1278) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1278

2017 Avg (December) 0.1280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1280	0.1278	0.1279
February	0.1279	0.1278	0.1279
March	0.1278	0.1274	0.1275
April	0.1275	0.1274	0.1274
May	0.1275	0.1274	0.1274
June	0.1275	0.1274	0.1274
July	0.1275	0.1274	0.1274
August	0.1274	0.1274	0.1274
September	0.1281	0.1274	0.1276
October	0.1277	0.1275	0.1276
November	0.1279	0.1276	0.1277
December	0.1281	0.1276	0.1278