YEARLY HIGH
3.9254 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.9023 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9188 HKD

2018 BBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 3.9254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 3.9023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9097 to the December average rate of 3.9109, 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 3.9254 was up 0.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,627 HKD
2017 Average 19,481 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 19,512 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.56 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9264
3.9081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 3.9189, compared to 3.9187 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) 3.9189
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0207 HKD (High: 3.9253 / Low: 3.9046). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 HKD (High: 3.9254 / Low: 3.9242).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0207
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.9249) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0143 (+0.37%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.9249
2017 Avg (August) 3.9106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9120 3.9072 3.9097
February 3.9138 3.9086 3.9108
March 3.9250 3.9137 3.9205
April 3.9252 3.9215 3.9241
May 3.9251 3.9223 3.9244
June 3.9250 3.9228 3.9237
July 3.9250 3.9216 3.9240
August 3.9254 3.9242 3.9249
September 3.9253 3.9046 3.9188
October 3.9224 3.9141 3.9190
November 3.9184 3.9095 3.9143
December 3.9176 3.9023 3.9109