2013 BOB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1295 HKD

YEARLY LOW

1.1027 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1167 HKD

2013 BOB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BOB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 1.1295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.1027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1100 to the December average rate of 1.1218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1295 was up 0.09% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1285, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,648 HKD

2012 Average 5,586 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 5,514 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.78 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1243

1.1076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1111, compared to 1.1224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1111

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0148 HKD (High: 1.1235 / Low: 1.1087). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 HKD (High: 1.1262 / Low: 1.1205).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.1229) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+0.99%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.1229

2012 Avg (July) 1.1119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1143	1.1069	1.1100
February	1.1120	1.1027	1.1090
March	1.1147	1.1042	1.1101
April	1.1168	1.1068	1.1114
May	1.1126	1.1060	1.1101
June	1.1235	1.1087	1.1159
July	1.1295	1.1184	1.1229
August	1.1259	1.1197	1.1226
September	1.1288	1.1183	1.1228
October	1.1262	1.1205	1.1220
November	1.1248	1.1187	1.1220
December	1.1236	1.1168	1.1218