2018 XDR to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.4558 HKD

YEARLY LOW

10.8358 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.1131 HKD

2018 XDR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 11.4558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 10.8358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6200 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2449 to the December average rate of 10.8815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.4558 was up 2.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.1782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,279 HKD

2017 Average 54,041 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 54,179 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,100.14 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4408

10.8307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.2770, compared to 10.9492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2770

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2770 HKD (High: 11.3967 / Low: 11.1196). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0565 HKD (High: 11.0094 / Low: 10.9529).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2770

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 11.3900) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.5181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8719 (+8.29%).

2018 Avg (March) 11.3900

2017 Avg (March) 10.5181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.3967	11.1196	11.2449
February	11.4187	11.2931	11.3622
March	11.4558	11.2995	11.3900
April	11.4411	11.2841	11.3796
May	11.2608	11.0691	11.1890
June	11.1686	11.0262	11.0962
July	11.0957	10.9692	11.0244
August	11.0132	10.9360	10.9810
September	11.0094	10.9529	10.9868
October	10.9643	10.8910	10.9330
November	10.9216	10.8627	10.8889
December	10.9259	10.8358	10.8815