2018 HKD to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |