YEARLY HIGH
6.9468 PHP
YEARLY LOW
6.3639 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7192 PHP

2018 HKD to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 6.9468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 6.3639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5829 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4609 to the December average rate of 6.7495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.9468 was up 4.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6657, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 173,670 PHP
2017 Average 161,639 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 159,098 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,571.76 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9271
6.4186
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HKD to PHP 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: JanтАУJun) was 6.6320, compared to 6.8065 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.1746 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 6.6320
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 6.8065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2051 PHP (High: 6.5691 / Low: 6.3639). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0614 PHP (High: 6.6811 / Low: 6.6197).

January Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.2051
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0614

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1396 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 6.8847) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.5232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3615 (+5.54%).

2018 Avg (September) 6.8847
2017 Avg (September) 6.5232

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Month High Low Average
January 6.5691 6.3639 6.4609
February 6.6901 6.5568 6.6326
March 6.6811 6.6197 6.6460
April 6.6919 6.5763 6.6294
May 6.7207 6.5781 6.6579
June 6.8334 6.6728 6.7650
July 6.8326 6.7519 6.7997
August 6.8212 6.7304 6.7851
September 6.9468 6.8116 6.8847
October 6.9312 6.8114 6.8798
November 6.8011 6.6612 6.7402
December 6.7971 6.6867 6.7495