YEARLY HIGH
1.1715 HKD
YEARLY LOW
1.1501 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1623 HKD

2018 TTD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TTD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.1715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.1501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1608 to the December average rate of 1.1575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1715 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,857 HKD
2017 Average 5,788 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,750 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1659
1.1567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TTD 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 1.1621, compared to 1.1625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0210 HKD (High: 1.1711 / Low: 1.1501). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 HKD (High: 1.1666 / Low: 1.1614).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0210
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+0.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1608
2017 Avg (January) 1.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1715 1.1525 1.1608
February 1.1632 1.1559 1.1605
March 1.1678 1.1510 1.1609
April 1.1711 1.1501 1.1614
May 1.1666 1.1538 1.1643
June 1.1686 1.1616 1.1645
July 1.1666 1.1614 1.1646
August 1.1693 1.1635 1.1652
September 1.1654 1.1575 1.1625
October 1.1686 1.1522 1.1628
November 1.1711 1.1603 1.1625
December 1.1614 1.1512 1.1575