2018 HKD to XPF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.5649 XPF

YEARLY LOW

12.1975 XPF

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.8995 XPF

2018 HKD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 13.5649. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 12.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3673 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5106 to the December average rate of 13.4097, 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 13.5649 was down 7.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7297, 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 339,122 XPF

2017 Average 340,033 XPF

Yearly Trough Low 304,938 XPF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,183.54 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5179

12.2313

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to XPF 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 12.5796, compared to 13.2195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5106 XPF (High: 12.7895 / Low: 12.2789). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1333 XPF (High: 13.0665 / Low: 12.9332).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5106

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.1533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.4107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3922 (+3.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.4107

2017 Avg (November) 13.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.7895	12.2789	12.5106
February	12.5068	12.1975	12.3573
March	12.4242	12.2083	12.3385
April	12.5844	12.2756	12.3871
May	13.1826	12.6784	12.8620
June	13.1501	12.8824	13.0219
July	13.0665	12.9332	13.0025
August	13.4042	12.9843	13.1736
September	13.1497	12.9200	13.0684
October	13.4476	13.1407	13.2523
November	13.5649	13.3006	13.4107
December	13.5100	13.2603	13.4097