2018 SCR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5892 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5446 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5756 HKD

2018 SCR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.5892. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.5446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5621 to the December average rate of 0.5720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5892 was down 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5995, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,946 HKD

2017 Average 2,869 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,723 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.18 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5845

0.5600

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SCR 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 0.5761, compared to 0.5751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5761

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0324 HKD (High: 0.5770 / Low: 0.5446). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 0.5780 / Low: 0.5767).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5770), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5746

2017 Avg (February) 0.5770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5741	0.5527	0.5621
February	0.5892	0.5585	0.5746
March	0.5833	0.5555	0.5748
April	0.5837	0.5707	0.5825
May	0.5845	0.5593	0.5818
June	0.5835	0.5788	0.5808
July	0.5801	0.5779	0.5794
August	0.5780	0.5767	0.5776
September	0.5770	0.5446	0.5742
October	0.5761	0.5642	0.5743
November	0.5745	0.5721	0.5735
December	0.5744	0.5619	0.5720