YEARLY HIGH
0.0314 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0313 HKD

2018 YER to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0312 to the December average rate of 0.0312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0314 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157 HKD
2017 Average 156 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 148 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.60 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0314
0.0312
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0313, compared to 0.0313 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0313

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 HKD (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0295). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 HKD (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0314
2017 Avg (May) 0.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0312 0.0312
February 0.0313 0.0312 0.0312
March 0.0314 0.0295 0.0312
April 0.0314 0.0313 0.0314
May 0.0314 0.0313 0.0314
June 0.0314 0.0313 0.0314
July 0.0314 0.0313 0.0313
August 0.0314 0.0313 0.0314
September 0.0314 0.0312 0.0313
October 0.0313 0.0313 0.0313
November 0.0313 0.0312 0.0313
December 0.0313 0.0312 0.0312