YEARLY HIGH
0.1230 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1011 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1163 HKD

2018 HTG to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.1230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.1011.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1212 to the December average rate of 0.1028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1230 was down 4.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1293, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 615 HKD
2017 Average 600 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 505 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.76 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1238
0.1009
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.1211, compared to 0.1115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0053 HKD (High: 0.1183 / Low: 0.1131). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 HKD (High: 0.1222 / Low: 0.1215).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0051 (+4.41%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1212
2017 Avg (January) 0.1161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1230 0.1190 0.1212
February 0.1222 0.1215 0.1219
March 0.1224 0.1211 0.1216
April 0.1222 0.1203 0.1211
May 0.1225 0.1202 0.1214
June 0.1220 0.1178 0.1192
July 0.1210 0.1162 0.1182
August 0.1183 0.1131 0.1165
September 0.1137 0.1119 0.1130
October 0.1124 0.1089 0.1109
November 0.1101 0.1061 0.1078
December 0.1061 0.1011 0.1028