YEARLY HIGH
1.0620 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.0465 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0503 HKD

2018 SRD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 1.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.0465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0155 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0480 to the December average rate of 1.0488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0620 was up 0.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,310 HKD
2017 Average 5,204 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,232 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77.67 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0530
1.0468
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.0497, compared to 1.0509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0118 HKD (High: 1.0620 / Low: 1.0502). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HKD (High: 1.0527 / Low: 1.0524).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 1.0524) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0445), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+0.76%).

2018 Avg (July) 1.0524
2017 Avg (July) 1.0445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0491 1.0468 1.0480
February 1.0482 1.0468 1.0474
March 1.0511 1.0481 1.0500
April 1.0512 1.0502 1.0509
May 1.0512 1.0504 1.0510
June 1.0511 1.0506 1.0508
July 1.0620 1.0502 1.0524
August 1.0527 1.0524 1.0525
September 1.0526 1.0471 1.0509
October 1.0519 1.0496 1.0510
November 1.0508 1.0484 1.0497
December 1.0506 1.0465 1.0488