2018 MDL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4797 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.4519 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4665 HKD

2018 MDL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.4797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.4519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0278 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4614 to the December average rate of 0.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4797 was up 4.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,399 HKD

2017 Average 2,119 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,260 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 139.05 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4793

0.4533

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MDL 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 0.4694, compared to 0.4636 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4636

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0143 HKD (High: 0.4694 / Low: 0.4550). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 HKD (High: 0.4797 / Low: 0.4733).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4771) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0748 (+18.58%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4771

2017 Avg (April) 0.4024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4694	0.4550	0.4614
February	0.4728	0.4639	0.4691
March	0.4769	0.4688	0.4732
April	0.4797	0.4733	0.4771
May	0.4757	0.4614	0.4706
June	0.4686	0.4618	0.4651
July	0.4739	0.4641	0.4697
August	0.4757	0.4671	0.4720
September	0.4710	0.4624	0.4663
October	0.4643	0.4564	0.4608
November	0.4608	0.4539	0.4575
December	0.4624	0.4519	0.4555