YEARLY HIGH
0.3463 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3442 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3448 XCD

2018 HKD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.3463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 0.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3456 to the December average rate of 0.3455, 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 0.3463 was down 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3485, 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 8,657 XCD
2017 Average 8,670 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,606 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.97 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3458
0.3442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XCD 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 0.3448, compared to 0.3448 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) 0.3448
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0018 XCD (High: 0.3461 / Low: 0.3442). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.3443 / Low: 0.3442).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3455) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3455
2017 Avg (December) 0.3459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3458 0.3454 0.3456
February 0.3457 0.3453 0.3455
March 0.3453 0.3443 0.3447
April 0.3446 0.3443 0.3444
May 0.3445 0.3443 0.3443
June 0.3445 0.3443 0.3444
July 0.3446 0.3443 0.3444
August 0.3443 0.3442 0.3443
September 0.3461 0.3442 0.3448
October 0.3452 0.3445 0.3448
November 0.3456 0.3449 0.3452
December 0.3463 0.3449 0.3455