YEARLY HIGH
0.1236 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.1054 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1148 HKD

2018 INR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.1054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1229 to the December average rate of 0.1106, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1236 was up 0.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,896 HKD
2017 Average 29,937 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,344 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,552.50 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1245
0.1048
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.1194, compared to 0.1103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0054 HKD (High: 0.1122 / Low: 0.1069). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 HKD (High: 0.1148 / Low: 0.1137).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1229) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+7.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1229
2017 Avg (January) 0.1139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1236 0.1222 0.1229
February 0.1224 0.1199 0.1214
March 0.1213 0.1201 0.1206
April 0.1210 0.1173 0.1195
May 0.1177 0.1146 0.1162
June 0.1174 0.1139 0.1158
July 0.1148 0.1137 0.1143
August 0.1149 0.1105 0.1129
September 0.1105 0.1075 0.1087
October 0.1073 0.1054 0.1064
November 0.1122 0.1069 0.1090
December 0.1126 0.1078 0.1106