YEARLY HIGH
0.6777 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.5183 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5966 HKD

2018 NAD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NAD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.6777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1593 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6418 to the December average rate of 0.5496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6777 was up 6.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,388 HKD
2017 Average 2,931 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,592 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 796.66 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6741
0.5238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.6390, compared to 0.5543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0557 HKD (High: 0.6238 / Low: 0.5681). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0231 HKD (High: 0.6744 / Low: 0.6513).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0557
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0231

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6614) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5877), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0737 (+12.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6614
2017 Avg (February) 0.5877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6628 0.6268 0.6418
February 0.6777 0.6434 0.6614
March 0.6744 0.6513 0.6616
April 0.6638 0.6310 0.6485
May 0.6400 0.6159 0.6272
June 0.6238 0.5681 0.5933
July 0.5989 0.5666 0.5833
August 0.5935 0.5400 0.5608
September 0.5535 0.5183 0.5364
October 0.5534 0.5269 0.5403
November 0.5713 0.5414 0.5553
December 0.5718 0.5377 0.5496