2018 XCD to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9050 HKD

YEARLY LOW

2.8879 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9000 HKD

2018 XCD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 2.9050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 2.8879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8933 to the December average rate of 2.8942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9050 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,525 HKD

2017 Average 14,417 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 14,439 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.52 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9057

2.8922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9001, compared to 2.9000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0153 HKD (High: 2.9049 / Low: 2.8896). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 HKD (High: 2.9050 / Low: 2.9041).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.9046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0106 (+0.37%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.9046

2017 Avg (August) 2.8940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8950	2.8915	2.8933
February	2.8964	2.8925	2.8942
March	2.9046	2.8963	2.9013
April	2.9048	2.9021	2.9040
May	2.9048	2.9027	2.9042
June	2.9046	2.9030	2.9037
July	2.9046	2.9021	2.9040
August	2.9050	2.9041	2.9046
September	2.9049	2.8896	2.9001
October	2.9027	2.8966	2.9002
November	2.8998	2.8932	2.8967
December	2.8992	2.8879	2.8942