YEARLY HIGH
31838.5726 VEF
YEARLY LOW
1.2765 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16184.0641 VEF

2018 HKD to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 31838.5726. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 1.2765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31837.2962 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2922 to the December average rate of 31768.4474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2458341.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 31838.5726 was up 2261541.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4078, 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 795,964,315 VEF
2017 Average 32,402 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 31,912 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 795,932,403.86 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34945.1629
-3175.4233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to VEF 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 5421.8961, compared to 26946.2321 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 21524.3360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5421.8961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26946.2321

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 18090.4652 VEF (High: 31657.8913 / Low: 13567.4261). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 VEF (High: 1.3406 / Low: 1.2765).

August Spread (Volatile) ±18090.4652
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6094 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 31768.4474) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3187), the exchange rate shifted by +31767.1286 (+2408890.93%).

2018 Avg (December) 31768.4474
2017 Avg (December) 1.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3406 1.2765 1.2922
February 3700.4525 1.2767 2089.0330
March 5128.6919 3693.4884 4639.3718
April 8521.4566 5126.0134 6376.5806
May 10185.1203 8777.8025 9242.7627
June 10186.1823 10178.4088 10182.3362
July 13572.6228 10179.0571 11601.2429
August 31657.8913 13567.4261 23162.5174
September 31817.6149 31650.2295 31702.5725
October 31740.3901 31673.6300 31700.9631
November 31783.9060 31707.6035 31741.6493
December 31838.5726 31714.0668 31768.4474