2018 HKD to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

33.8853 YER

YEARLY LOW

31.8158 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.9488 YER

2018 HKD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 33.8853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 31.8158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0695 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.0094 to the December average rate of 32.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.8853 was up 4.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 32.2738, 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 847,132 YER

2017 Average 802,779 YER

Yearly Trough Low 795,394 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,738.34 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

32.0622

31.8739

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD to YER 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 31.9561, compared to 31.9415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.9561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.9415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.9997 YER (High: 33.8853 / Low: 31.8856). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 YER (High: 31.8992 / Low: 31.8801).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9997

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1551 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 32.0465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.1813), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1348 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (March) 32.0465

2017 Avg (March) 32.1813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	32.0336	31.9466	32.0094
February	32.0285	31.9788	32.0028
March	33.8853	31.8856	32.0465
April	31.9153	31.8672	31.8914
May	31.9277	31.8158	31.8901
June	31.9053	31.8816	31.8963
July	31.9769	31.8642	31.9000
August	31.8992	31.8801	31.8896
September	32.0582	31.8832	31.9392
October	31.9804	31.9088	31.9382
November	32.0181	31.9458	31.9782
December	32.0709	31.9546	32.0039