YEARLY HIGH
0.0759 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0727 HKD

2018 VUV to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 2, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0743 to the December average rate of 0.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0759 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 380 HKD
2017 Average 365 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 351 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.85 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0749
0.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.0739, compared to 0.0715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0025 HKD (High: 0.0759 / Low: 0.0734). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0724 / Low: 0.0723).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0712), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0031 (+4.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0743
2017 Avg (January) 0.0712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0759 0.0736 0.0743
February 0.0759 0.0734 0.0745
March 0.0749 0.0737 0.0744
April 0.0748 0.0736 0.0741
May 0.0734 0.0722 0.0729
June 0.0737 0.0718 0.0730
July 0.0728 0.0718 0.0723
August 0.0724 0.0723 0.0723
September 0.0724 0.0720 0.0722
October 0.0722 0.0702 0.0706
November 0.0711 0.0702 0.0707
December 0.0712 0.0704 0.0706