YEARLY HIGH
3.9250 HKD
YEARLY LOW
3.8946 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9146 HKD

2023 BBD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 3.9250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 3.8946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9101 to the December average rate of 3.9048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.9250 was down 0.01% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9255, 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 19,625 HKD
2022 Average 19,577 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 19,473 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.00 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.9269
3.9012
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 3.9196, compared to 3.9096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9196
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0264 HKD (High: 3.9235 / Low: 3.8971). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 HKD (High: 3.9250 / Low: 3.9235).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 3.9245) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.9118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+0.32%).

2023 Avg (March) 3.9245
2022 Avg (March) 3.9118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9200 3.9013 3.9101
February 3.9250 3.9171 3.9235
March 3.9250 3.9213 3.9245
April 3.9250 3.9235 3.9247
May 3.9250 3.9081 3.9185
June 3.9217 3.9087 3.9162
July 3.9187 3.8984 3.9087
August 3.9235 3.8971 3.9133
September 3.9220 3.9084 3.9151
October 3.9163 3.9089 3.9126
November 3.9128 3.8946 3.9033
December 3.9095 3.8979 3.9048