YEARLY HIGH
0.0198 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 HKD

2018 KMF to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0194 to the December average rate of 0.0181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0198 was down 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 99 HKD
2017 Average 89 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.34 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0199
0.0173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0193, compared to 0.0182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0179 HKD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0182 / Low: 0.0179).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0194) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0168), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+15.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0194
2017 Avg (January) 0.0168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0198 0.0189 0.0194
February 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
March 0.0198 0.0194 0.0196
April 0.0197 0.0193 0.0196
May 0.0193 0.0185 0.0189
June 0.0188 0.0184 0.0186
July 0.0187 0.0184 0.0186
August 0.0186 0.0181 0.0184
September 0.0187 0.0184 0.0185
October 0.0184 0.0180 0.0183
November 0.0182 0.0004 0.0175
December 0.0182 0.0179 0.0181