2018 HKD to VUV Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2517 VUV

YEARLY LOW

13.1688 VUV

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.7683 VUV

2018 HKD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 14.2517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 13.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0830 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4596 to the December average rate of 14.1704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2517 was down 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3614, 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 356,293 VUV

2017 Average 343,048 VUV

Yearly Trough Low 329,220 VUV

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,073.83 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2456

13.3433

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to VUV 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 13.5397, compared to 13.9969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4558 VUV (High: 13.6297 / Low: 13.1738). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 VUV (High: 13.8243 / Low: 13.8201).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4558

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.1495) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.6410), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5085 (+3.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 14.1495

2017 Avg (November) 13.6410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.5919	13.1688	13.4596
February	13.6297	13.1738	13.4185
March	13.5628	13.3580	13.4468
April	13.5952	13.3608	13.4896
May	13.8552	13.6308	13.7207
June	13.9207	13.5741	13.7029
July	13.9217	13.7343	13.8306
August	13.8243	13.8201	13.8221
September	13.8937	13.8206	13.8435
October	14.2413	13.8592	14.1654
November	14.2517	14.0701	14.1495
December	14.2100	14.0541	14.1704