2018 SBD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0154 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.9507 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9949 HKD

2018 SBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.9507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0647 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0065 to the December average rate of 0.9678, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0154 was down 0.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,077 HKD

2017 Average 4,988 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 4,753 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.70 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0135

0.9636

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SBD 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 1.0045, compared to 0.9854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0191 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0331 HKD (High: 0.9838 / Low: 0.9507). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 0.9951 / Low: 0.9948).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.0024) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+1.41%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.0024

2017 Avg (May) 0.9884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0127	0.9944	1.0065
February	1.0117	1.0037	1.0086
March	1.0124	1.0039	1.0093
April	1.0152	1.0031	1.0083
May	1.0154	0.9911	1.0024
June	0.9962	0.9841	0.9918
July	0.9976	0.9837	0.9920
August	0.9951	0.9948	0.9950
September	0.9951	0.9899	0.9935
October	0.9923	0.9770	0.9852
November	0.9927	0.9766	0.9788
December	0.9838	0.9507	0.9678