2018 HKD to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HKD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HKD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 74.5650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 67.0488.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5162 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.7698 to the December average rate of 73.7119, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 74.5650 was down 8.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.1035, 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 XAF 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 69.1489, compared to 72.6666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.5177 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.8069 XAF (High: 70.3030 / Low: 67.4960). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7327 XAF (High: 71.8253 / Low: 71.0926).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 0.8427 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 73.7174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 71.5616), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1558 (+3.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70.3030 | 67.4960 | 68.7698 |
| February | 68.7488 | 67.0488 | 67.9271 |
| March | 68.2946 | 67.1082 | 67.8237 |
| April | 69.1755 | 67.4781 | 68.0909 |
| May | 72.4639 | 69.6923 | 70.7015 |
| June | 72.2853 | 70.8136 | 71.5806 |
| July | 71.8253 | 71.0926 | 71.4735 |
| August | 73.6816 | 71.3737 | 72.4141 |
| September | 72.2827 | 71.0200 | 71.8358 |
| October | 73.9205 | 72.2333 | 72.8469 |
| November | 74.5650 | 73.1125 | 73.7174 |
| December | 74.2636 | 72.8908 | 73.7119 |