2018 HNL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3418 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.3195 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3278 HKD

2018 HNL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.3418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.3195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3309 to the December average rate of 0.3224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3418 was up 0.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3399, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,709 HKD

2017 Average 1,660 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,598 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.58 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3328

0.3215

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HNL to HKD 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 0.3306, compared to 0.3251 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3306

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3251

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0223 HKD (High: 0.3418 / Low: 0.3195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 0.3319 / Low: 0.3309).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3224) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-2.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3224

2017 Avg (December) 0.3305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3327	0.3290	0.3309
February	0.3325	0.3305	0.3314
March	0.3322	0.3310	0.3318
April	0.3319	0.3309	0.3316
May	0.3318	0.3282	0.3301
June	0.3296	0.3264	0.3274
July	0.3290	0.3263	0.3273
August	0.3287	0.3264	0.3269
September	0.3270	0.3239	0.3259
October	0.3273	0.3248	0.3255
November	0.3262	0.3208	0.3225
December	0.3418	0.3195	0.3224